Preputial necrosis as an unusual cutaneous manifestation of cholesterol crystal embolization.

J Urol · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of the cholesterol crystal embolization syndrome concomitant with an unusual cutaneous localization. Extensive embolization of cholesterol crystals caused severe necrosis of the prepuce. Circumcision was performed and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis.