Unusual presentation of hidradenitis suppurativa with massive enlargement of penis.
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory disease affecting the cutaneous apocrine glands and resulting in their obstruction. This enigmatic disease causes recurrent episodes of infection, edema, scarring, and fibrosis of surrounding tissues. We present the case of a 55-year-old man with two decades of inguinal hidradenitis suppurativa that resulted in extensive penile subcutaneous lymphedema and enlargement secondary to scarring and obstructive lymphadenopathy. Reconstructive phalloplasty to restore normal penile function was required. Minimal recurrent induration, normal cutaneous sensation, and normal voiding and erectile function were noted at 3 years of follow-up.
Department of Urology, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Steven M
SM
Baughman
R Duane
RD
Cespedes
D017497:Hidradenitis Suppurativa / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps