Partial tear of penile suspensory ligament on magnetic resonance imaging: A case report

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Trauma Surgery
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Penile trauma during sexual intercourse can lead to ligamentous injuries.
• Partial tears of the penile suspensory ligament (PSL) are uncommon but can cause significant morbidity.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a key diagnostic tool for evaluating penile injuries.

Observation:

• A 37-year-old male experienced pain and an abnormal erectile angle post-coital trauma.
• Initial conservative management for a diagnosed partial PSL tear failed to resolve symptoms.
• Persistent abnormal erectile angle and MRI findings indicated the need for surgical intervention.

Findings:

• Surgical repair of the partial penile suspensory ligament tear was performed.
• The surgical intervention resulted in a favorable outcome for the patient.
• Patient reported high satisfaction following the successful repair.

Implications:

• Surgical repair should be considered for persistent penile suspensory ligament tears after failed conservative treatment.
• Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of penile trauma can restore erectile function and improve patient quality of life.
• This case highlights the importance of surgical intervention in specific penile trauma cases for optimal functional recovery.