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What We Know About Penile Mondor's Disease
Burak Özkan1, Enis Rauf Coşkuner1
1Department of Urology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey.
Sexual Medicine Reviews
|March 7, 2022
Summary
Penile Mondor's Disease (PMD) is a rare condition causing penile vein thrombophlebitis. While often harmless and treatable with conservative measures, understanding its varied causes is key.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Dermatology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Penile Mondor's Disease (PMD) is a rare condition characterized by thrombophlebitis in superficial penile veins.
- It presents with transient pain and swelling, often linked to trauma, vigorous sexual activity, or genetic factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a systematic review of the current literature on Penile Mondor's Disease.
- To summarize existing knowledge regarding the etiology, presentation, and management of PMD.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed using PubMed and Web of Science.
- English and Turkish publications related to PMD were identified using various keywords.
Main Results:
- PMD is generally considered an uncommon and benign condition.
- Pathogenesis is not fully elucidated, but various etiological factors are recognized.
- Most cases resolve with conservative or clinical treatment within approximately two months.
Conclusions:
- Diagnosis often relies on clinical history and physical examination, supplemented by ultrasonography.
- Patient education regarding the condition is essential.
- Surgical intervention, such as thrombectomy, is rarely required for PMD.
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