Fracture of the penis: two new cases. Review of the literature. Usefulness of echography
Martínez Pérez, E.; Arnaiz Esteban, F.; Pérez Arbej, J.A.; Nogueras Gimeno, M.A.; Crespo Mayor, V.; Espuela Orgaz, R.
Archivos Espanoles de Urologia 50(10): 1099-1102
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-0614 PMID: 9494199 Document Number: 481947
To analyze the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties in rupture of the albuginea penis and review the literature. Two additional cases of penile rupture are described. Penile ultrasound evaluation disclosed a hematoma in the corpus cavernosum in one case and hematoma and a probable rupture of the albuginea penis in the other case. Treatment was by immediate surgery which achieved good cosmetic and functional results. Penile fracture is an uncommon condition which occurs when the penis is in erection. Ultrasound is useful in its diagnosis, but MRI is more precise. Treatment is by immediate surgery to avoid sequelae, which are common in cases treated conservatively.