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Revision as of 17:01, 22 March 2016
Background
- Unable to retract foreskin over glans
- Most uncircumcised infants have normal, physiologic phimosis
- Nearly all cases resolve by 5yr of age
- Only emergency if causes acute urinary retention
Work-Up
- Ensure that pt able to urinate
Differential Diagnosis
Non-Traumatic penile diagnoses
Treatment
- Dilation of foreskin with hemostat
- Foley cathether if urinary retention is present
- Topical steroids - Triamcinolone 0.025% BID x4-6 weeks
- Can avert need for circumcision after phimosis
- Dorsal Slit / circumcision is definitive tx
Disposition
Discharge with follow-up (PMD/urology)
See Also
Source
Tintinalli