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Figure 6. Henri Mondor (1885-1962).
Eponyms in dermatology
literature linked to the disorder
of genital area
Paget disease
(extramammary) [13,14]
Remarks
Vulvar Paget‚ disease is the most common site of extramammary Paget’s
disease (EMPD). The disease frequently associated with the underlying invasive skin
adnexal carcinoma or representing the migration of underlying internal malignancy,
especially anorectal and genitourinary cancer. It is named after an English surgeon and
pathologist, Sir James Paget, 1st Baronet (1814-1899), (Fig. 7).
Figure 7. Sir James Paget, 1st Baronet (1814 – 1899).
A courtesy of National library of Medicine.
Priapism [15]
Prince Albert’s piercing [16,17]
It is a potentially painful medical condition, in which the erect penis or clitoris does
not return to its flaccid state, despite the absence of both physical and psychological
stimulation, within four hours.
The name comes from the Greek god Priapus, a fertility god often represented with a
disproportionately large and permanent erection.
The acronym, ASPEN syndrome, was proposed for the association of sickle cell
disease, priapism, exchange transfusion and neurological events.
Prince Albert penile piercing is a metallic bead, which is anchored to the
urethral opening. Most of the body piercing is individually named, but the
renowned piercer Jim Ward, who developed the magazine Piercing Fans
International Quarterly in the late 1970s, accepted that most of the names were
contrived. One of the most renowned piercings of the male genitals is the Prince Albert
(1819–1861), (Fig. 8). However, the idea that Prince Albert wore a penis ring to tie his
member down and prevent an offensive bulge in the breeches is a modern myth.
Concerns over the possibility of hepatitis B and C and human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) transmission from body piercing are probably well founded. As with any surgical
procedure that involves piercing the skin, the possibility of bleeding and infection must
be considered. Other documented complications include urethral stricture, priapism,
paraphimosis, and recurrent condyloma acuminatum. Due consideration should also be
given to possible complications to the partner of the individual who has been genitally
pierced. A review of some of the piercing Web sites reveals anecdotal complications in
the form of trauma to the vagina or anus, teeth chipping, and choking.
Table I. Selected Eponyms in dermatology literature linked to the disorder of genital area (continued)
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