Publication: Penile fracture presenting as eggplant deformity
Date
2006
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 249 - 250
Publisher
Kathmandu University
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.
Key words: Penis, Fracture, Prognosis.