ARTIFICIAL NODULES OF THE PENIS - REPORT OF 6 CASES AMONG RUSSIAN IMMIGRANTS IN ISRAEL

Background. Artificial penile nodules are foreign bodies implanted und er the skin of the penis to enhance sexual pleasure. It is frequently encountered in Asian countries, but rarely in western countries. Most of the subjects are soldiers, drug addicts, sailors, prisoners, or mem bers of low economic groups. Goal of the study: Our experience and rev iew of the literature are reported. Study design: During a circumcisio n program among Russian adult immigrants in Israel, such plastic nodul es were encountered. Results. The nodules were found in six men, for a prevalence of 0.64%. Conclusion: Physicians should be familiar with t his practice in certain groups of men, and especially Asian men. This report suggests that it may be widespread elsewhere in the world.