N48.2: Other inflammatory disorders of penis
It may be that a pus-filled cavity has formed on the penis. The skin of the penis may also be inflamed. Or some erectile tissue of the penis has become inflamed. The erectile tissue of the penis ensures that the penis can become erect. An inflammation of the penis may be caused by pathogens, for example.
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