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Preputial calculus in a neurologically-impaired child

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Abstract

Background

Preputial calculi are rarely encountered in childhood.

Case characteristics

A 5-year-old boy with symptoms of chronic balanoposthitis.

Observation

A preputial stone was documented and removed at circumcision.

Outcome

Uneventful postoperative recovery.

Message

In children, association between phimosis and neurologic impairment represent predisposing condition for preputial stone formation.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Emergency Clinical Hospital for Children “Maria Sklodowska Curie”, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Carol Davila” Bucharest, 20, Bld. Brancoveanu C., PC 041451, Bucharest, Romania

    Radu-Iulian Spataru, D. A. Iozsa & M. Ivanov

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Spataru, RI., Iozsa, D.A. & Ivanov, M. Preputial calculus in a neurologically-impaired child. Indian Pediatr 52, 149–150 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0591-4

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