Paraffinoma

J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2010 Sep;8(9):686-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2010.07366.x. Epub 2010 Mar 12.
[Article in English, German]

Abstract

The subcutaneous infiltration of liquid paraffin is still used for penile enlargement. The procedure has many complications. A late problem is the development of foreign body granulomas known as paraffinomnas. They may be necrotic and ulcerated, requiring acute, radical surgical excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / chemically induced*
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / pathology
  • Granuloma, Foreign-Body / surgery
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous
  • Male
  • Mineral Oil / administration & dosage
  • Mineral Oil / toxicity*
  • Penile Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Penile Diseases / pathology
  • Penile Diseases / surgery
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Wound Infection / chemically induced
  • Wound Infection / diagnosis
  • Wound Infection / pathology
  • Wound Infection / surgery

Substances

  • Mineral Oil