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Shocking X-ray for knee pain reveals rare bone growth in man's penis; know what happened

A 63-year-old man seeking treatment for knee pain was diagnosed with penile ossification, a rare condition where bone tissue grows within the penis. An X-ray revealed this unusual finding, but the patient left the hospital against medical advice, preventing further investigation into its cause. Penile ossification is extremely rare and often linked to Peyronie’s disease.
Shocking X-ray for knee pain reveals rare bone growth in man's penis; know what happened
A surprising medical discovery unfolded when a 63-year-old man, initially seeking treatment for knee pain, was diagnosed with a rare condition called penile ossification. This unusual case, detailed in the September issue of Urology Case Reports, highlights a rare occurrence in which bone growth was found in the patient’s penis.

X-ray reveals bone growth in man's penis


The patient visited the emergency room after falling on the pavement and injuring his lower abdomen.
Although he primarily complained of knee pain, doctors performed a thorough medical examination and noted that the man also mentioned soreness in his penis. Given the fall on his hip, the medical team decided to perform an X-ray of his pelvis to check for potential bone fractures.

The unusual diagnosis: Penile ossification


During the X-ray, doctors observed something unexpected: the man's penis exhibited signs of ossification. This rare condition involves the growth of bone tissue within the penis. The entire shaft of the man’s penis appeared to have undergone ossification, making this an unusual and noteworthy diagnosis.
The case was reported by Live Science, which noted that while the condition is rare, it has been mentioned in fewer than 40 published medical reports. Despite the abnormal finding, the man left the hospital against medical advice, leaving doctors unable to conduct further tests to determine the exact cause of the ossification.

Possible causes of penile ossification


While the exact origin of the patient’s condition remains unknown, doctors suspect Peyronie’s disease, a condition characterised by the development of fibrous scar tissue within the penis. Peyronie’s disease can lead to penile deformity and pain, which could be linked to the ossification observed in this case. Other possible causes include metabolic disorders, trauma, or end-stage kidney disease.
According to medical experts, penile ossification is extremely rare, with limited cases reported in scientific literature. The condition is most commonly associated with Peyronie’s disease, but it can also result from other underlying health issues.
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