Triple penile fracture: A rare case report and review of literature

Abstract

Introduction and importance: Penile fracture is uncommon entity that rarely involves all the three erectile bodies (the two corpora carvenosa and corpus spongiosum). The diagnosis is clinical as most cases presents with typical signs and symptoms.

Case presentation: We present a case of young man who sustained penile fracture involving the two corpora cavernosum and corpus spongiosum with associated urethral injury that was successfully repaired primarily.

Clinical discussion: In this case apart from MRI confirming the diagnosis it showed the injury to involve all the three corpora bodies as well as the urethral. Although MRI is reserved for controversial cases, when available, apart from just confirming the diagnosis, it can help in showing the extent of the injury and assist surgeon in management. Primary repair of the erectile bodies as well as the urethral gives excellent outcome.

Conclusion: This case reminds surgeons the possibility of having such extensive injury with promising outcome if properly managed.

Keywords: Penile fracture; Tanzania; Triple penile fracture.