A rare case of abscess of the corpus cavernosum is described. The patient was treated successfully by surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy. A right penile deviation and a relatively poor erection were reported by the patient 6 weeks postoperatively but he did not require further surgery. The possible causes, diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease are discussed.
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