Recurrent Penile Horn; Rare Entity With Significant Morbidity: A Case Report

Case Report
Rajesh Chaudhary, Somraj Mahajan, Ankit Shukla, Ranesh Kumar and Suman Singh Chandel
DOI: 
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Subject: 
Medicine
KeyWords: 
penile horn, cutaneous horn, hyperkeratosis, micaceous balanitis
Abstract: 

Introduction Cutaneous horn over the penis presents as a conical, hyperkeratotic nodule which is usually nontender and benign but may be premalignant or malignant. It is a rare entity with only a few hundred cases reported worldwide. Histopathology is the investigation of choice . surgery is the treatment of choice.

Case Report

We present the case of a 50 yr old male with a history of recurrent multiple penile horns underwent wide local excision. Histopathologically it was proved to be a benign lesion.

Conclusion

Penile horn is a rare and fascinating clinical entity which is a source of significant morbidity to the patient.