Multiple choice

In which of the following conditions is the foreskin of the penis tight or has a very small opening at the tip preventing it from retracting over the head of the penis?

  1. Priapism

  2. Balanitis

  3. Phimosis

  4. Paraphimosis

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Explanation

In phimosis, the foreskin of penis is tight or has a very small opening at the tip preventing it from retracting over the head of the penis. This may be present from birth or result from scarring of the penile tissue due to recurrent episodes of balanitis in adulthood.