Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology (Sep 2024)

Smegma Pearl in Toddlers: A Case Series

  • Arpita Nibedita Rout,
  • Chandra Sekhar Sirka,
  • Surajit Nayak

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijpd.ijpd_45_24
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25, no. 3
pp. 228 – 230

Abstract

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Smegma pearl (or smegmoma) is a benign condition encountered in young boys. It can be a cause for parental concern. The condition is usually self-limiting and asymptomatic. There are very few cases reported in the literature, although this condition is not rare. We report the condition in three toddlers who presented with yellowish-white papulonodular lesions on the glans and preputial region along with partial adhesions of the undersurface of the prepuce to the glans. This report aims at creating awareness about this condition, to avoid unnecessary diagnostic workups and apprehensions.

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