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Management of Penile Anatomical Deformity Associated With Lymphedema: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Periklis E Tsitsopoulos, Margarita G Toumanidou, Antonios Profka, Vasileios G Patriarcheas, Georgios Tsamos, Theodoros Mariolis-Sapsakos, Theodore Troupis, Andreas Koumenis, Dimitrios Filippou, Evangelos Dimakakos

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Periklis E TsitsopoulosCenter of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema - Lymphatic Diseases for Adults and Children, Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, GRC.
Margarita G ToumanidouCenter of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema - Lymphatic Diseases for Adults and Children, Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, GRC.
Antonios ProfkaCenter of Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema - Lymphatic Diseases for Adults and Children, Metropolitan Hospital, Athens, GRC.
Vasileios G PatriarcheasFirst Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) University Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Georgios TsamosDepartment of Internal Medicine, Agios Dimitrios General Hospital of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Theodoros Mariolis-SapsakosDepartment of Anatomy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Theodore TroupisDepartment of Surgery, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, GRC.
Andreas KoumenisLaboratory of Anatomy, Advanced Anatomical Applications, Artificial Intelligence and Experimental Surgical Research, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Dimitrios FilippouDepartment of Anatomy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.
Evangelos DimakakosDepartment of Anatomy, University of West Attica, Athens, GRC.

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Abstract

Genital lymphedema is a well-documented, albeit uncommon, complication that may arise following prostatectomy for prostate cancer. This condition can lead to significant functional impairment and adversely affect multiple aspects of health, including daily activities, quality of life, and psychological well-being. In the present report, we describe a rare case of isolated penile lymphedema in a 59-year-old male patient following prostate surgery. This case underscores the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration in the management of complex lymphedema presentations and highlights the therapeutic value of integrating conservative and surgical interventions. Such a combined approach can achieve not only effective reduction of lymphedema but also substantial improvements in the patient's psychological status and overall quality of life.

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anatomycomplete decongestive therapylymphedemapenis lymphedemaprostatectomysurgical treatment

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PMID41426799
PMCPMC12713150

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