Ectopic sebaceous glands (penile)
Features:
- ectopic sebaceous glands (of Fordyce) are common normal variants of the skin of the scrotal sac and penile shaft, but may cause concern in patients
- ectopic sebaceous glands occur on the penile shaft in approximately one-third of men
- ectopic glands occur as 1-2 mm papules and are more common on the ventral surface of the penile shaft. They appear to be unassociated with the hair follicle
- unusual for the lesions to occur on the glans
Treatment:
- none indicated
Reference:
- Bunker C B. Male genital dermatology. London: Saunders, 2004
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