Congenital megaprepuce: review of the literature

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M Chimhamhiwa
J Howlett
J Lazarus

Abstract

Congenital megaprepuce (CMP) is a specific cause of buried penis which occurs as an isolated anomaly. The cause of CMP is not known. However, developmental disruption has been confirmed histologically by the presence of dysplastic dartos tissue. Many surgical techniques have been described, but none seems to be better than another in all aspects.


In this narrative review of the literature, we aim to provide a comprehensive, critical and objective analysis of the current knowledge on the topic.

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M Chimhamhiwa, University of Cape Town

Division of Urology, Red Cross War Memorial Childrens’ Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa and Department of Urology, Parirenyatwa General Hospital, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

J Howlett, University of Cape Town

Division of Urology, Red Cross War Memorial Childrens’ Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa

J Lazarus, University of Cape Town

Division of Urology, Red Cross War Memorial Childrens’ Hospital, University of Cape Town, South Africa