Urinary tract infection complicating a total buried glans penis after traditional circumcision: a case report
- Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care
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Noudamadjo A,1
Hadonou AA,2
Kpanidja
MG,1
Agbeille Mohamed F,1
Dohou C,1
Adédémy JD,1
Agossou J1
Abstract
Context: Traditional circumcision in early childhood is common in the Republic of Benin. This practice can be complicated by infection, hemorrhage and pathological scarring.
Presentation of the case: We describe here a case of multiple complications made up of
urinary tract infection, total buried glans penis and probable severe iron deficiency anemia
in a 12-month-old subject, traditionally circumcised at 10 months of age by an unqualified
agent, admitted in hospitalization for severe dysuria. The evolution under medical and
surgical treatment was favorable.
Conclusion: This case highlights the need to perform circumcisions by qualified health
workers and in adequately nourished children
Keywords
urinary tract infection on buried glans penis, Benin
