Preputial calculus in a neurologically-impaired child

Background Preputial calculi are rarely encountered in childhood. Case characteristics A 5-year-old boy with symptoms of chronic balanoposthitis. Observation A preputial stone was documented and removed at circumcision. Outcome Uneventful postoperative recovery. Message In children, association betw...

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Published in:	Indian pediatrics Vol. 52; no. 2; pp. 149 - 150
Main Authors:	Spataru, Radu-Iulian, Iozsa, D. A., Ivanov, M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India Springer India 01-02-2015
Subjects:	Calculi - complications Calculi - pathology Calculi - surgery Case Reports Child, Preschool Humans Male Maternal and Child Health Medicine Medicine & Public Health Nervous System Diseases - complications Pediatric Surgery Pediatrics Penile Diseases - complications Penile Diseases - pathology Penile Diseases - surgery Penis - pathology Penis - surgery Prepuce Phimosis Children
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Summary:	Background Preputial calculi are rarely encountered in childhood. Case characteristics A 5-year-old boy with symptoms of chronic balanoposthitis. Observation A preputial stone was documented and removed at circumcision. Outcome Uneventful postoperative recovery. Message In children, association between phimosis and neurologic impairment represent predisposing condition for preputial stone formation.
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ISSN:	0019-6061 0974-7559
DOI:	10.1007/s13312-015-0591-4