Isolated rupture of the superficial dorsal vein of the penis during intercourse: A rare cause of false penile fracture

Abstract

Superficial dorsal vein rupture is a rare penile emergency, it presentation could suggest penile fracture instead. While penile fractures are a true emergency, superficial dorsal vein rupture is not as the consequences for the patient are different and loss of erectile function is rare. Herein we report the case of a 49 years old man who presented with acute ecchymosis and swollen appearing after sexual intercourse and suggesting penile fracture, and whom surgical exploration found a tear of the superficial dorsal vein. For which a ligation was accomplished. The prognosis was excellent. The patient reported maintained erectile function.

Uncommon case of rupture of the superficial dorsal vein of the penis

“…Superficial rupture of the dorsal vein of the penis (Fig. 1) affects the dorsal veins located above Buck's fascia (3,4,5). It can mimic a fracture of the corpus cavernosum (3).…”