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Incisional biopsy of urinary passages and male genital organs: Incisional biopsy of penis: Glans penis

Tissue samples were taken from your glans during an operation.

In the penis there is the urethra and a lot of erectile tissue. When the erectile tissue fills with blood, the penis becomes erect. At the front end of the penis is the glans. The glans is normally covered by a protective piece of skin. This skin is known as the foreskin.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).