Priapism due to penile abscess diagnosed by ultrasonography: a case report

Abstract

Background: Priapism is an acute medical condition requiring immediate evaluation, and depending on etiology, and potentially, the need for emergency management. Among them, priapism caused by penile abscesses is relatively rare.

Case presentation: In this case report, we report a case of priapism caused by a penile abscess found by ultrasonography, with rigidity and pain in the corpus cavernosum, but no penile deviation. The patient was treated with an abscess incision and drainage.

Conclusion: Ultrasonography plays an important role in the diagnosis of penile abscess formation, and once the diagnosis is made, early treatment should be given to improve the adverse outcomes.

Keywords: Priapism; Ultrasonography; Penile abscess; Erectile dysfunction.