Citation

Bastianpillai C, Wang A, Kumaradevan J, Chitale S. Urol Case Rep 2017; 12: 45-46.

Affiliation

Dept of Urology, Whittington Health NHS Trust, London, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.eucr.2017.02.008

PMID

28316938

PMCID

PMC5349459

Abstract

Penile fracture is a relatively rare condition arising from a rupture of the corpus cavernosum. In the western world, it is most commonly associated with sexual intercourse. We hereby, report a rare case of accidental, non-masturbatory, self-inflicted penile fracture. It was diagnosed promptly based on clinical assessment, confirmed radiologically and managed surgically, resulting in a good long-term clinical outcome. Our case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion to diagnose this rare condition, even in the absence of a typical mechanism of injury, in order to ensure that such an injury is not missed.

Language: en

Keywords

Andrology; Penile fracture; Penile trauma; Trauma and reconstruction