[Primary localized amyloidosis of glans penis. A new case and review of the literature]

Actas Urol Esp. 2007 Feb;31(2):168-71. doi: 10.1016/s0210-4806(07)73617-3.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Primary localized amyloidosis urinary tract is rare. Localized amyloidosid only glands is a very rare entity. The clinical impression may resemble neoplastic disease but the diagnosis is confirmed by histochemical study. Biopsy of the lesion revealed dermal deposits of amorphous eosinophilic material. A case of patient with primary amyldosis of glands penis is reported. The literature is reviewed and the diagnostic and therapeutic options are discussed. This is the seventh reported case of localized amyloidosis of the glands penis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis*