Penile fracture

Nat Clin Pract Urol. 2006 Mar;3(3):170-4; quiz 175. doi: 10.1038/ncpuro0433.

Abstract

Background: A 23-year-old man presented with a painful penis following sexual intercourse. On examination he had a swollen, bruised penis that was tender on palpation, most markedly on the right lateral aspect.

Investigations: Urinalysis.

Diagnosis: Rupture of right corpus cavernosum.

Management: Immediate surgical repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Algorithms
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / surgery
  • Rupture