Penile Fracture: A Case Report

Abstract

Penile fracture is a rare condition with an incidence of 1 case per 175000 United States male population. It can be caused by vigorous sexual intercourse and masturbation. Patients usually present with pain and swelling of the penis and can be diagnosed clinically. It mostly occur as a result of rupture of tunica albuginea of corpora cavernosa. Ultrasound is the most reliable investigation to detect penile fractures. Patients need prompt treatment with exploration and repair of defects to prevent long-term sequelae. Here we present a case of 44 years male who developed a penile fracture following sexual intercourse and underwent surgical exploration and repair.

Beyond the Breaking Point: A Unique Case Report of a Penile Fracture With a Distal Urethral Injury

“…A penile fracture is an uncommon but significant urological emergency, with an incidence of around 1;1,75,000 in the U.S. population [ 1 , 2 ]. It is still underreported in developing countries [ 2 ].…”

“…A penile fracture is an uncommon but significant urological emergency, with an incidence of around 1;1,75,000 in the U.S. population [ 1 , 2 ]. It is still underreported in developing countries [ 2 ]. It usually results from blunt trauma to the erect penis, which is usually caused by vigorous sexual intercourse or masturbation, and presents with sudden penile pain, swelling, and deformity [ 1 , 3 , 4 ].…”