Penis deformity after intra-urethral liquid paraffin administration in a young male: a case report
2008

Penis Deformity from Liquid Paraffin Injection

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Author Information

Author(s): Kokkonouzis Ioannis, Antoniou Georgios, Droulias Athanasios

Primary Institution: Kyparissia General Hospital, Greece

Hypothesis

What are the effects of self-administered liquid paraffin injections for penis enlargement?

Conclusion

Self-inflicted liquid paraffin injections can lead to severe complications and deformities of the penis.

Supporting Evidence

  • Self-injection of liquid substances for penis enlargement is uncommon but documented.
  • Health risks from such injections can require immediate medical intervention.
  • Patients often experience severe side effects, including deformities and infections.

Takeaway

A man tried to make his penis bigger by injecting liquid paraffin, but it caused him a lot of pain and a strange shape instead.

Methodology

Case report of a 30-year-old male who self-administered liquid paraffin injections.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to the patient's refusal of treatment and follow-up.

Limitations

The patient refused treatment and follow-up, limiting the ability to assess long-term outcomes.

Participant Demographics

30-year-old heterosexual male immigrant of Bulgarian origin.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1757-1626-1-223

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