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Male reproductive anatomy
Male reproductive anatomy
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Paraphimosis

Symptoms:
  • an inability to pull the retracted foreskin over the head of the penis
  • a painful swelling at the end of the penis
  • penis pain


Signs and tests:

A physical examination confirms the diagnosis.



Review Date: 5/25/2002
Reviewed By: Young Kang, M.D., Department of Urology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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