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Background
- Most uncircumcised infants have normal, physiologic phimosis
- Nearly all cases resolve by 5yr of age
- Only emergency if causes acute urinary retention
Clinical Features
An erect penis with phimosis and inability to retract foreskin.
- Unable to retract foreskin over glans
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Typically a clinical diagnosis
- Ensure that patient able to urinate
Management
- 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 treatment
Disposition
- Discharge with follow-up (primary care/urology)
See Also
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