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Abscess of corpus cavernosum.

B Moskovitz¹, Y Vardi, M Pery

¹Department of Urology, Rambam Medical Center, Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa.

Urologia Internationalis

|January 1, 1992

Summary

A rare corpus cavernosum abscess caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus was successfully treated. Ultrasound-guided drainage and antibiotics resolved this uncommon penile infection.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Penile abscesses, particularly those involving the corpus cavernosum, are exceptionally rare clinical occurrences.
Prompt diagnosis and effective management are crucial to prevent complications.

Observation:

A case of corpus cavernosum abscess is presented.
Microbiological analysis identified beta-hemolytic streptococcus as the causative agent.
Imaging studies, including ultrasound and cavernosography, confirmed the abscess location and extent.

Findings:

Percutaneous ultrasound-guided aspiration and drainage effectively removed the abscess contents.
Systemic antibiotic therapy targeted the beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection.

Implications:

This case highlights the successful application of minimally invasive techniques for treating rare penile abscesses.
It underscores the importance of integrating imaging and microbiological data for optimal patient outcomes.

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