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Venous leak is an inability to maintain an erection in the presence of sufficient arterial blood flow through the cavernosal arteries of the penis. [6] The defect lies in the excessive drainage of veins in the cavernosal tissue of the penis, which undermines normal erectile function.
Sclerosing lymphangitis, also known as lymphangiosclerosis or sclerotic lymphangitis, is a skin condition characterized by a cordlike structure encircling the coronal sulcus of the penis, or running the length of the shaft, that has been attributed to trauma during vigorous sexual play. [1]: 43
Arteries and veins of the penis. The penile artery (also known as the common penile artery) is the artery that serves blood to the penis. It is a terminal branch of the internal pudendal artery, along with the scrotal artery. It subdivides into three arteries, the bulbourethral artery, the dorsal artery of the penis and the cavernosal artery.
Red bumps on the penis that are associated with this condition are caused by HPV. The condition, says Dr. Williams, “is marked by red-brown lesions on the glans or shaft, usually in circumcised men.
The superficial dorsal vein of the penis belongs to the superficial drainage system. It is located within the superficial dartos fascia, a continuation of the Colles' fascia, on the dorsal surface of the penis and, in contrast to the deep dorsal vein, it lies outside the deeper Buck's fascia. [2]
Penile discharge is fluid that comes from the urethra at the end of the penis that is not urine, pre-ejaculate or semen. [2] [3] Common causes include infections due to gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomoniasis. [3] In gonorrhea the discharge may be white, yellow, or green. [4] [5] A swab of the discharge is usually performed. [5] Treatment ...
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Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. [1] Balanoposthitis is the proper term when the foreskin is also affected. [ 1 ] Balanitis on boys in diapers must be distinguished from redness caused by ammoniacal dermatitis .