A case report of a proximal corporal cavernosa injury presenting with butterfly perineal ecchymosis

This is a case of a proximal corpus cavernosa fracture presenting with scrotal edema and butterfly perineal ecchymosis sparing the penile shaft. Preoperative MRI obviated the need for circumferential incision and degloving of the penis and guided immediate incision over the area of corporal injury....

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Published in:Urology case reports 2022-01, Vol.40, p.101870, Article 101870
Main Authors: Gochenaur, Lauren, Osinski, Thomas, Wanderling, Christopher, Quarrier, Scott O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Butterfly ecchymosis
Penile fracture
Reconstructive urology
Trauma
Trauma and Reconstruction
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Summary:This is a case of a proximal corpus cavernosa fracture presenting with scrotal edema and butterfly perineal ecchymosis sparing the penile shaft. Preoperative MRI obviated the need for circumferential incision and degloving of the penis and guided immediate incision over the area of corporal injury. The presentation, diagnostic work-up, and surgical treatment are discussed.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101870