Publication: Penile fracture presenting as eggplant deformity
Date
2006
Authors
Tiwary, SK
Singh, MK
Khanna, R
Khanna, AK
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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.