Question
The father of a five-year-old boy inquired about two small hard lumps found on his son’s penis, about fifty millimeters away from the tip. He mentioned that the child just discovered them today and has not felt any pain. No treatment has been administered yet, and he hopes to hear from a medical professional.
Answer
The doctor asked the father if the child had a problem with phimosis. The doctor explained that these small hard lumps could be sebaceous secretions from the prepuce, as phimosis or foreskin retraction prevents the foreskin from being rolled back, causing these secretions and urine to accumulate in the space between the prepuce and the glans penis. Over time, this accumulation can form smegma, which may harden and be mistaken for a tumor. The doctor suggested that it is necessary to observe whether the child has phimosis or foreskin retraction and consider performing a circumcision to prevent future issues.