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A member asked:

Could the large vein on the top of my penis be caused by bph?

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Dr. Patricio Gargollo answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

No: That vein is the dorsal penile vein and is normal in all men and not caused by a disease process.

Dr Kwok agreed

Answered 7/14/2018

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