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Complete penile corporeal septation: evaluation with contrast enhanced US
Michele Bertolotto1, Stefano Bucci, Emilio Quaia
1Department of Radiology, University of Trieste, Ospedale di Cattinara, Strada di Fiume 449, 34149, Trieste, Italy. bertolot@univ.trieste.it
Abdominal Imaging
|April 26, 2008
Summary
Contrast enhanced ultrasound effectively diagnoses complete penile corporeal septation, a rare condition where the corpora cavernosa are isolated. This imaging technique offers a reliable method for identifying this specific penile malformation.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Complete penile corporeal septation is a rare congenital malformation characterized by the complete isolation of the corpora cavernosa.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and understanding of penile development.
Observation:
- This study introduces and evaluates a novel diagnostic approach for complete penile corporeal septation.
- The method utilizes contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) following prostaglandin E1 injection.
Findings:
- CEUS demonstrated unilateral enhancement of the corpus cavernosum after microbubble injection, correlating with cavernosography results.
- No adverse events were reported during the procedure, indicating a safe diagnostic pathway.
Implications:
- Contrast-enhanced ultrasound provides an effective and safe tool for diagnosing complete penile corporeal septation.
- This imaging modality can aid urologists in identifying and characterizing this rare penile anomaly.
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