Atheroma of the penis

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Atheroma of the penis - this is a benign neoplasm that develops as a result of blockage of the excretory duct of the sebaceous gland. It has a capsule structure, filled with lipid and epithelial cells inside. Outwardly, it resembles small purulent rashes of white or yellowish color.

If not one atheroma appears on the skin, but several at once, this condition is called atheromatosis.

Initially, the rash causes only aesthetic discomfort. Over time, atheromas can increase to 10 mm or more, which is accompanied by the appearance of pain and the risk of infection, inflammation and purulent complications.

In «Oxford Medical» Removal of atheroma of the penis is performed by a urologist, a top-class andrologist, and a genital surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Thanks to the clinic's state-of-the-art equipment, the surgeon uses modern high-tech surgical techniques, including a laser, which allows for careful removal of the neoplasm and avoidance of scar formation.

Removal of atheroma is performed without hospitalization and takes from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of neoplasms. To make the procedure painless, local or intravenous anesthesia is used.

«Oxford Medical» employs a team of experienced, highly qualified doctors and surgeons, and new high-tech equipment has been installed. Thanks to this, each patient can undergo thorough diagnostics and receive high-quality medical care for diseases of any complexity.

The cost of surgical treatment may vary depending on:

• the number and size of atheroma;

• the method of removal;

• the type of anesthesia.

You can find out the prices here. A urologist will provide you with more detailed information about the cost and other issues during a preliminary consultation. Make an appointment at a time convenient for you.

Small atheromas develop asymptomatically.

When the neoplasm reaches 10 mm or more, the patient may experience the following complaints:

• pain when touching the atheroma;

• itching sensation;

• in case of inflammation - redness of the skin, swelling, acute pain, fever.

Despite the fact that atheromatosis is a non-infectious disease, is not sexually transmitted and does not pose a direct threat to life, a doctor's consultation is mandatory. A specialist will conduct an examination and diagnostics to determine the exact diagnosis. Visually similar rashes can also appear in other diseases.

It is most important to seek medical attention if symptoms of inflammation appear, as well as if the atheroma rapidly increases in size or new lesions appear.

The formation of a fat pad on the penis is accompanied by the risk of infection, inflammation of the sebaceous glands and the development of other complications, including:

• spread of infection to adjacent tissues and organs;

• formation of an abscess or phlegmon;

• release of purulent contents into the subcutaneous tissue.

In these cases, more complex treatment is required. To prevent the development of complications, you should consult a doctor at the first signs of atheromatosis.

3 days before the removal of atheroma on the genital organ, the patient is recommended to give up alcohol, as well as to stop taking medications that affect blood clotting. The patient may also be prescribed tests, ultrasound and other examinations according to indications.

The method of removing atheroma also depends on its size and the presence of inflammation.

Removal of a small atheroma is carried out using a laser. The surgeon uses a laser beam instead of a scalpel. With its help, the skin above the atheroma is cut, after which the contents of the capsule evaporate under the influence of high temperature. At the same time, the vessels are cauterized, which prevents bleeding and also reduces the risk of wound infection.

After laser removal of atheroma, there is no need for stitches. A small depression remains on the skin, where a scab forms. After a few weeks, the skin heals, and the trace of the removed atheroma becomes almost invisible.

In case of large atheromas and in the presence of an inflammatory process, the surgeon can combine laser surgery with classical surgery. In particular, the skin is opened using a laser, after which the contents of the atheroma are removed mechanically (using a scalpel), and the resulting cavity is re-treated with a laser. In this case, the operation ends with the application of sutures.

In some cases, the removal of atheroma is performed using a classical surgical method. The skin is dissected and the neoplasm is excised using a scalpel. The surgeon makes a small incision, opens the atheroma capsule, cleans it and washes it with antiseptic solutions, then removes the capsule and closes the wound.

Which technique will be the most effective and will allow you to get the best aesthetic result, the surgeon determines individually after the examination.