A Rare Case of Webbed Penis in an Alleged Accused of Sexual Assault
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 6 No. 2(Spring) (2016),
15 Khordad 2016
,
Page 116-119
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v6i2(Spring).11363
Abstract
Background: Webbed penis is a rare congenital anomaly of penis which can be presented in late childhood or adolescence. It can be present in isolation or can also occur in combination with hypospadias, chordee, and micropenis.
Case Report: A 42-years old unmarried male, working as tailor was brought by police with alleged history of sexual assault with 6 years old girl. On examination of penis and scrotum, the penoscrotal fusion extending from the preputial skin to the scrotal wall was seen suggestive of simple type, grade-03 webbed penis.
Conclusion: In cases of alleged accused of sexual offences having webbed penis without having any other penile deformity will not to be considered as legitimate cause of impotency.
- Webbed Penis
- Impotency
- Accused
- Sexual Assault
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