Penile oleogranuloma among Wisconsin Hmong.
Injection of viscous or semisolid materials into the penile shaft to increase its size, to correct erectile dysfunction, and/or to satisfy a sexual partner has only been sporadically reported in Eastern and Western European and American men. However, this practice appears to be more widespread in the countries of Southeast Asia. We present 3 cases of Hmong patients seen in a urology clinic in Wausau, Wis. We describe the presentation, correction, and difficulties experienced in convincing patients to undergo adequate treatment.
Zickerman
Philip M
PM
Department of Urology, Marshfield Clinic-Wausau Center, 2727 Plaza Dr W3C, Wausau, WI 54401, USA. zickerman.philip@marshfieldclinic.org
Ratanawong
Chirasakdi
C
D000328:Adult; D001210:Asia, Southeastern / Q000208:ethnology; D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000379:methods; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000633:toxicity; D052816:Foreskin / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010410:Penile Erection / Q000187:drug effects; D010688:Phimosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012651:Self Medication; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000633:toxicity; D014922:Wisconsin
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D014665:Vasodilator Agents