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Management of Pediatric Penile Problems in the Emergency Department (Trauma CME and Pharmacology CME)

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  • Congenital penile problems are typically not emergent unless urinary retention or infectious symptoms are present. (See Table 1.)
  • Consider sexually transmitted infections for sexually active patients with penile complaints.
  • Consider nonaccidental trauma for patients who are not sexually mature.
  • Initial stabilization of a pediatric patient with a penile problem must always begin with standard ED assessment, with particular attention to circulation.
  • The initial history and physical examination should focus on whether the penile problem is emergent (eg, priapism, paraphimosis, hair or foreign body tourniquet, or traumatic injury).
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Authors

Kyna Donohue, MD; Kathryn Pade, MD

Publication Date

June 1, 2026

CME Expiration Date

June 1, 2029    CME Information

CME Credits

4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 4 ACEP Category I Credits, 4 AAP Prescribed Credits, 4 AOA Category 2-B Credits.
Specialty CME Credits: Included as part of the 4 credits, this CME activity is eligible for 1 Trauma CME credit and 1 Pharmacology CME credit, subject to your state and institutional approval.

Pub Med ID: 42166616

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