Penile fracture presenting as eggplant deformity.
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in En
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| ID: sea-46271
ABSTRACT
Penile fracture is caused by sudden trauma to erect penis leading to tear of corpora cavernosa. Although penile fracture is a rare condition, it can lead to crippling penile deformity and erectile impotence, if intervention is delayed. We describe a case of penile fracture caused by masturbation and satisfactory outcome after early surgical intervention. Usually only clinical assessment is sufficient for diagnosis.
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Main subject:
Penis
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Rupture
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Humans
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Male
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Adolescent
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Ecchymosis
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Masturbation
Language:
En
Year:
2006
Type:
Article