Preputial stone N48.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Balanolite; foreskin stone; Postholith; Smegmolith

Definition
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Concrements consisting of smegma and urine salts in the preputial space in phimosis.

Therapy
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Removal of stone and phimosis by circumcision.

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Incoming links (4)

Balanolite; Foreskin stone; Postholith; Smegmolith;

Outgoing links (2)

Circumcision; Phimosis;

Disclaimer

Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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