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What Does A White Bump On Penis Of An Infant Indicate?

my son is 1 year old and i found a big white knot or lump on his penis it looks like it is under the skin because i can see the difference in color of the skin of his penis and the knot what could this be and should i take him to his pediatrician asap???
Tue, 2 Apr 2024
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Hi,

It’s likely a smegma pearl or even possible an Epstein pearl which are normal. It should resolve in a few weeks.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Does A White Bump On Penis Of An Infant Indicate?

Hi, It’s likely a smegma pearl or even possible an Epstein pearl which are normal. It should resolve in a few weeks. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu, Orthopedic Surgeon