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[Closed "penile" fractures: about two cases].

M Wisard¹, D Aymon, J Y Meuwly

¹Service d'urologie, CHUV, 46, rue du Bugnon, 1011 Lausanne, Suisse. marc.wisard@chuv.ch

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|November 7, 2008

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Penile fractures without obvious signs are often overlooked, leading to delayed diagnosis. This can cause corpus cavernosum fibrosis, impacting sexual health and requiring retrospective diagnosis.

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Urology
Mens Health
Medical Diagnostics

Background:

Closed penile fractures without hematoma or albuginea rupture are common but underreported.
Patients often dismiss initial symptoms due to lack of significant external signs.

Observation:

The painful episode of closed penile fracture is frequently minimized by patients.
These injuries can lead to a secondary fibrotic response within the corpus cavernosum.

Findings:

Radiological imaging reveals the fibrotic reaction in the corpus cavernosum.
Diagnosis of these penile fractures is typically made retrospectively, relying on patient history.

Implications:

Underdiagnosed penile fractures can result in long-term complications like erectile dysfunction.
Increased awareness and diagnostic criteria are needed for early detection and management.
Retrospective diagnosis highlights the importance of thorough patient history in urological assessments.