Suggest Treatment For Growth On Penile Shaft

Posted on Tue, 16 Feb 2016

Question: I noticed a growth on my penis shaft about 10 months ago, and it was removed entirely for biopsy about 3 weeks ago. my dermotologist was not concerned and foes't foresee a return. Why might I have had just one, and id this possibly just a "light" case of hpv?
Does the fact that no others have sown up in all this time indicate that it is less likely that they will develop more or that they will not come back?

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Recurrence cannot be accurately predicted.

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear,

Thanks for contacting us with your query!
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a XXXXXXX Dermatologist.

I have studied the details and would be glad to help you in finding a solution to the concerns.
For someone attending with me personally, I would have examined thoroughly the lesions as well as general health and would have advised as follows:

1 It would be very useful to know exactly what the Histopathology report of the removed tissue was. (to know the diagnosis)

2 In general, it is not possible to accurately predict whether a disease will recur or not.

I would request you to furnish as much information including tests, pictures, prescriptions, and medication related to the problem. It would be my endeavor to help you as best as one possibly can.

Please make the best use of this information. I would be glad to answer any further questions from you.

Our best wishes, always!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (22 minutes later)

you have asked good questions. i asked these as well. my dermo said that the wart was entirely removed for the biopsy because it was so dmall, and they didn't determine the type of hpv. i am on dmards for rhumatoid arthritis (hydrochloroquine, sulfasalazine, methotrexate) i also smoke. he thinks that us why it may have shown up, even after decades since infection. because no ithers appear, he does not believe i should be cincerned. do you agree?

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
We have to go by the accumulated knowledge

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear Sir

Thanks for reverting to me.
I assume that what was removed indeed was a wart.

Warts are viral infections that usually grown fast on the genital mucosa. I would say, from my own experience, that it is indeed less likely for the infection to recur once completely removed and the likelihood goes on decreasing with passage of time. However, there are no limits for infections.

In my opinion, remaining observant is the best thing to practice.I wish that you never get it and stay healthy.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. VINAY KUMAR (20 minutes later)

thank you very much for your kind attention, and your comnent agrees eith that of my dermatologist.
i have been very stressed about this, and you have answered my wuestion professionally and kindly.

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please take care of the healed area

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

Thank you for your kind words.

I hope you are taking good care of the operated area by frequent sponging and using antibiotic cream at least till the time recovery is complete.

It would be good to keep on observing and noticing if anything is worth reporting.
To avoid such problems in future, one has to follow very simple practices like safe sex and good hygiene.
Please take care and stay healthy!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj