First Case of Paraphimosis as a Severe Complication of Monkeypox

Since May 2022, the monkeypox (MPX) virus has represented an emerging issue due to outbreaks in non-endemic areas. This report presents the first case of paraphimosis caused by an MPX infection during the outbreak. The patient accessed the emergency department for a sudden onset of swelling of the p...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Milano, Eugenio, Belati, Alessandra, De Santis, Laura, Tanese, Flavio, Vavallo, Antonio, Dachille, Giuseppe, Loconsole, Daniela, Bavaro, Davide Fiore, Di Gennaro, Francesco, Chironna, Maria, Ditonno, Pasquale, Saracino, Annalisa
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9865472/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36679908
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11010063
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Sumario:Since May 2022, the monkeypox (MPX) virus has represented an emerging issue due to outbreaks in non-endemic areas. This report presents the first case of paraphimosis caused by an MPX infection during the outbreak. The patient accessed the emergency department for a sudden onset of swelling of the penis and paraphimosis caused by MPX lesions that brought about stenosis of the foreskin. He therefore underwent a dorsal slit procedure with resolution. No antiviral therapy was required. A multidisciplinary approach should be preferred for the management of MPX, due to the possibility of uncommon and disseminated presentations.

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