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What could be the reason for a prominent and twisted vein in the upper side of the penis?

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Hi doctor,

I have a prominent and twisted vein, most likely the dorsal penile vein. It appears excessively bulged and visibly pronounced on the upper side of my penis. This vein becomes even more exaggerated and prominent when my penis is erect, and I can also feel it when I pull back the foreskin. I have concerns about the unusual bulging of this vein, which I do not believe is normal. It has been there for a long time, and I do not have pain or discomfort while urinating or ejaculating. Please assess this and provide guidance or reassurance.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Madhav Tiwari

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Dr. Madhav Tiwari is a skilled Urologist and General Surgeon who is an expert and has a special interest in urological oncology. He specialises in performing complex robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. He is renowned for his precise surgical techniques and a patient-first approach that prioritizes both effective treatment and patient comfort. He is dedicated to providing high-quality care for a range of urological and surgical conditions. He has treated thousands of patients and remains committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care and exceptional outcomes.

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Hi,

Welcome to Icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I have reviewed the images you have provided (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and it looks like lymphangiosclerosis. This is the thickening of a lymph vessel around your penis. The reason for this is the blockage of the channels that carry lymph away from the penis. In most cases, this goes away on its own with time. However, it may not be so in some patients. It is a harmless condition, which will not affect your sexual life. If it continues to grow in size or start causing pain, then you may have to consider removing it surgically. However, I do not think it will be required. I suggest you do a penile doppler test to confirm it.

I hope this information will help you.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 3, 2024
Reviewed At January 11, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Madhav Tiwari is a skilled Urologist and General Surgeon who is an expert and has a special interest in urological oncology. He specialises in performing complex robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. He is renowned for his precise surgical techniques and a patient-first approach that prioritizes both effective treatment and patient comfort. He is dedicated to providing high-quality care for a range of urological and surgical conditions. He has treated thousands of patients and remains committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care and exceptional outcomes.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Madhav Tiwari is a skilled Urologist and General Surgeon who is an expert and has a special interest in urological oncology. He specialises in performing complex robotic and minimally invasive surgeries. He is renowned for his precise surgical techniques and a patient-first approach that prioritizes both effective treatment and patient comfort. He is dedicated to providing high-quality care for a range of urological and surgical conditions. He has treated thousands of patients and remains committed to delivering personalized, compassionate care and exceptional outcomes.

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