A man visited the ER with knee pain after a fall, but doctors discovered a rare condition: penile ossification, the formation of bone-like tissue in the penis. Fewer than 40 cases exist in medical literature. The patient’s refusal of further treatment and tests left the underlying cause unknown, though Peyronie’s disease is suspected. Treatment options include pain management and shock-wave therapy.
Results for: Rare Medical Condition
A 50-year-old Toronto woman experienced puzzling symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and fainting, despite not consuming alcohol. After two years of medical visits, doctors diagnosed her with auto-brewery syndrome, a rare condition where the body converts carbohydrates into alcohol through gut bacteria and fungi.