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Embryology and Functional Anatomy of the Male External Genitalia

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Dermatoses of the male external genitalia may comprise either specific disorders of the genital region or local manifestations of systemic diseases. In addition, normal anatomical variations of the penis and scrotum are commonly observed, which may further confound the correct diagnosis of the innumerous conditions affecting the region. Therefore, understanding the basic notions of the male genital embryology and functional anatomy, as well as the correct sequence of history taking and physical examination are of utmost importance in order to better characterize the conditions involving this particular site. The embryology of the male external genitalia and its functional anatomy are discussed in this Chapter.

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  1. Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital (HIAE), Av. Albert Einstein 627/701, 05651-901, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Alberto Rosenblatt M.D., Ph.D.

  2. University of São Paulo Medical School, Av. Eneas Carvalho de Aguiar, 255 - sl. 10.166, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Homero Gustavo de Campos Guidi M.D., Ph.D.

  3. Department of Dermatology, University of São Paulo Medical School, Avenida Açocê 162, 04075020, São Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Walter Belda Jr.

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Rosenblatt, A., de Campos Guidi, H.G., Belda, W. (2013). Embryology and Functional Anatomy of the Male External Genitalia. In: Male Genital Lesions. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-29017-6_1

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