Penile enlargement with methacrylate injection

is it safe?

Authors

  • Fabio Cesar Miranda Torricelli Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Enrico Martins de Andrade Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Giovanni Scala Marchini Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Roberto Iglesias Lopes Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Joaquim Francisco Almeida Claro Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Jose Cury Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
  • Miguel Srougi Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

Keywords:

Penile implantation, Polymethyl methacrylate, Penis, Erectile dysfunction, Penile diseases

Abstract

CONTEXT: Penis size is a great concern for men in many cultures. Despite the great variety of methods for penile augmentation, none has gained unanimous acceptance among experts in the field. However, in this era of minimally invasive procedure, injection therapy for penile augmentation has become more popular. Here we report a case of methacrylate injection in the penis that evolved with penile deformity and sexual dysfunction. This work also reviews the investigation and management of this pathological condition. CASE REPORT: A 36-year-old male sought medical care with a complaint of penile deformity and sexual dysfunction after methacrylate injection. The treatment administered was surgical removal. Satisfactory cosmetic and functional results were reached after two months. CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for better structured scientific research to evaluate the outcomes and complication rates from all penile augmentation procedures.

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Author Biographies

Fabio Cesar Miranda Torricelli, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

MD. Urological Surgeon, Division of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Enrico Martins de Andrade, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

MD. Urological Surgeon, Division of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Giovanni Scala Marchini, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

MD. Urological Surgeon, Division of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Roberto Iglesias Lopes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

MD. Urological Surgeon, Division of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Joaquim Francisco Almeida Claro, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

MD. Urological Surgeon, Division of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Jose Cury, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

MD. Head of the Sexual Medicine Group, Division of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.

Miguel Srougi, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo

PhD. Professor and Chairman of the Division of Urology, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.

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Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

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Torricelli FCM, Andrade EM de, Marchini GS, Lopes RI, Claro JFA, Cury J, Srougi M. Penile enlargement with methacrylate injection: is it safe?. Sao Paulo Med J [Internet]. 2013 Jan. 1 [cited 2025 Mar. 11];131(1):54-8. Available from: https://periodicosapm.emnuvens.com.br/spmj/article/view/1264

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Vol. 131 No. 1 (2013)

Section

Case Report

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