Metastatic calcinosis cutis penis and scrotum with preserved erectile function post surgery in an ESRD patient on hemodialysis with secondary hyperparathyroidism
- Author:
Eduardo M. Añonuevo
1
;
Kathleen G. Quezada
1
;
Fercival Sabino
1
;
Robert Leeh Pedragosa
1
;
Eric Roudel Ecalnir
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Metastatic calcinosis cutis penis
- MeSH: Erectile Dysfunction; Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
- From: Philippine Journal of Urology 2017;27(2):124-130
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Metastatic calcinosis cutis of the penis and scrotum seen in a patient with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis is a case not usually encounter in urology clinics. Review of the available literature mostly showed compromised erectile function of patients with metastatic calcinosis cutis of the penis. Presented is a case of a patient with ESRD on hemodialysis for five years who developed metastatic calcinosis of the penis and scrotum causing dysmorphic changes, however maintaining full erectile function. Preserving the erectile function after successful excision of the penile and scrotal calcification is imperative to maintain good quality of life.
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