INTRALESIONAL SCLEROTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF HEMANGIOMAS OF THE GLANS-PENIS

Purpose: We studied the role of sclerotherapy in the management of gla ns penis hemangiomas. Materials and Methods: Four patients with hemang iomas of the glans penis were treated on an outpatient basis with intr alesional injections of 30% hypertonic saline. Results: In all 4 patie nts the lesions regressed and all were satisfied with the outcome. Con clusions: Intralesional sclerotherapy is a cost-effective modality for the treatment of glans penis hemangiomas, especially in developing co untries and at peripheral hospitals where expensive laser equipment ma y not be available.