An unusual cause of renal impairment: a latex glove.
Male genital self-mutilation is thought to be increasing in incidence and is underreported in the literature. We therefore have no clear and uniform treatment programmes. We present a case of genital self-mutilation involving a 16-year-old male. The case highlights an important complication and the multidisciplinary approach to its management.
Shah
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Department of Urology, Myday University Hospital, London Road, Thornton Health CR7 7YE, UK.
Jayawardene
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Das
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D000293:Adolescent; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries*; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000150:complications*; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000209:etiology*