Rupture of the cavernous body diagnosed by contrast-enhanced ultrasound: Presentation of a clinical case

Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2018 Jun 30;90(2):143-144. doi: 10.4081/aiua.2018.2.143.

Abstract

Penile trauma represents a urological emergency characterized by the breaking of the albuginea tunic. A fast diagnosis and early surgical repair are the best treatments to avoid post-operative sequelae such as curvatures or deformities of the penis. An ultrasound evaluation may not be able to identify the injury in the tunica albuginea due to the edematous swelling of the penis and clots within the tear deteriorate the image contrast and can hide the injury. We here report a case study of successful management via surgical treatment for rupture of the cavernous body diagnosed by contrast-enhanced ultrasound in a young patient with penile trauma.

Keywords: Contrast enhanced ultrasonography; Penile fracture; Trauma; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Contrast Media
  • Edema / etiology
  • Edema / therapy
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / surgery
  • Rupture / surgery
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male

Substances

  • Contrast Media