ectopic sebaceous glands (of Fordyce) are common normal variants of the skin of the scrotal sac and penile shaft, but may cause concern in patients
ectopic sebaceous glands occur on the penile shaft in approximately one-third of men
ectopic glands occur as 1-2 mm papules and are more common on the ventral surface of the penile shaft. They appear to be unassociated with the hair follicle
unusual for the lesions to occur on the glans
Treatment:
none indicated
Reference:
Tan AW, Koh MJ, Ng SK. Benign Eccrine Tumors Presenting on the Penis: Common Tumors at an Uncommon Site. Skinmed. 2015 Jul-Aug;13(4):331-3
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