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Different types of median raphe cysts in the penis

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We report a case of different types of median raphe cysts in the penis. The literature is reviewed and the origin of these cysts is discussed.

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  1. Department of Urology, Yamagata University School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan

    I. Sasagawa, T. Nakada, O. Yamaguchi & Y. Shiraiwa

  2. Department of Urology, Fukushima Medical College, Fukushima, Japan

    I. Sasagawa, T. Nakada, O. Yamaguchi & Y. Shiraiwa

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Sasagawa, I., Nakada, T., Yamaguchi, O. et al. Different types of median raphe cysts in the penis. International Urology and Nephrology 24, 187–191 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02549648

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