Giant fibroepithelial polyp of the glans penis not associated with condom-catheter Use: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Fibroepithelial polyps are rare benign tumours of the glans penis; there are only a few reported cases. The pathogenesis is unknown. However, they have been linked with chronic condom catheter use or prior penile surgery. We report a case of a 62-year-old man with a large fibroepithelial polyp of the glans penis of 11 years duration, which was not associated with condom catheter use or prior surgery. The mass was large, measuring 7 × 5 × 3 cm. Fibroepithelial polyps have been reported in a range of genitourinary sites in males and females, adults and children, and in rare cases may be associated with malignant transformation. They should be considered in the differential diagnosis of both cutaneous and mucosal genitourinary lesions.

A giant skin tag of the scrotum and verruca anogenitalis

“…Ghosh et al reported four cases with giant skin tags on unusual localizations including nipple (3x2.5 cm), eyelid (0.5x2 cm) and right thigh (2.5x2.5 cm) [2]. Yan et al reported a 62-year-old patient with a giant skin tag measuring 7x5x3 cm on penis with verrucous appearance [1]. Ilango et al described a giant skin tag measuring 12x8 cm on the back with variable pigmentation [4].…”

“…It usually presents as a small, pedunculated polyp in intertriginous areas such as neck, axilla, groin and face. Rarely, skin tags may appear in the respiratory tract, orophyarynx, female and male genitalia [1,2]. Skin tags affect 46% of the general population.…”

“…Electrocauterization and cryotherapy are the treatment Letter to the Editor A giant skin tag of the scrotum and verruca anogenitalis options. Surgical removal is recommended for large lesions, however recurrence may occur [1,2].…”

“…Moreover, they are usually seen in elderly women during perimenopausal and postmenopausal period [2]. Genetic predisposition, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia may be the causative factors [1][2][3]. Furthermore, human papilloma virus (HPV) infection may play role in the etiology of skin tags [3].…”

A Giant Fibroepithelial Polyp of the Small Bowel Associated with High-Grade Obstruction

“…They are most commonly found in lower genitourinary tracts including lower glans penis, ureter, cervix, rectum, and in the anus. 1 When found in the perineum, these lesions are commonly referred to as skin tags. Most of these polyps remain smaller than 5 cm.…”