title: Median raphe canals of the penis.
abstract: Developmental abnormalities of the male genitalia can result in epithelial-lined canals or cysts which occur along the ventral median raphe from the glans penis to the anus. Although usually asymptomatic, secondary infection may produce swelling, tenderness and a purulent discharge. The canals are lined by stratified squamous epithelium which does not communicate with the urethra. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D010413:Penis / Q000002:abnormalities*