Review
Research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of micropenis
Liu Jing, Peng Huifang, Li Liping, Ma Yujin, Jiang Hongwei
Published 2022-06-25
Cite as Chin J Endocr Surg, 2022, 16(3): 378-380. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn.115807-20210412-00114
Abstract
Micropenis is an objective diagnosis based on accurate measurement of the length of the penis. Micropenis can be caused by many factors, including the structure of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis or hormone defects. Therefore, examination of the endocrine system is extremely important for the diagnosis of the etiology. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, a multidisciplinary team of endocrinologists, geneticists, pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and urologists are required to jointly develop individualized treatment plans. This article reviews the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of micropenis, aiming to raise awareness and concern about micropenis.
Key words:
Micropenis; Penis length; Multi-disciplinary treatment
Contributor Information
Liu Jing
Luoyang Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases
Medical Key Laboratory of Hereditary Rare Diseases of Henan
Luoyang Clinical Medicine Research Center of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
Peng Huifang
Luoyang Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases
Medical Key Laboratory of Hereditary Rare Diseases of Henan
Luoyang Clinical Medicine Research Center of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
Li Liping
Luoyang Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases
Medical Key Laboratory of Hereditary Rare Diseases of Henan
Luoyang Clinical Medicine Research Center of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
Ma Yujin
Luoyang Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases
Medical Key Laboratory of Hereditary Rare Diseases of Henan
Luoyang Clinical Medicine Research Center of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
Jiang Hongwei
Luoyang Sub-center of National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases
Medical Key Laboratory of Hereditary Rare Diseases of Henan
Luoyang Clinical Medicine Research Center of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases
Department of Endocrinology, the First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China, 471003
