Deep dorsal penile vein thrombosis revealing Behcet's disease

Deep dorsal penile vein thrombosis (DDPVT)is a rare and little known urologic emergency. It requires an early etiological and symptomatic approach to preserve erectile function and prevent recurrences. This study reports a case of dorsal penile vein thrombosis revealed by spontaneous priapism that d...

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Published in:The Pan African medical journal 2016, Vol.24, p.17-17
Main Authors: Beddouche, Ali, Ouaziz, Hicham, Zougaghi, Sinane, Alaoui, Abdelilah, Dergamoun, Hamza, El Sayegh, Hachem, Iken, Ali, Benslimane, Lounis, Nouini, Yassine
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Behcet Syndrome - complications
Behcet Syndrome - diagnosis
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Penile Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Penile Diseases - etiology
Penis - blood supply
Priapism - etiology
Stomatitis, Aphthous - etiology
Ultrasonography, Doppler - methods
Venous Thrombosis - diagnostic imaging
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:Deep dorsal penile vein thrombosis (DDPVT)is a rare and little known urologic emergency. It requires an early etiological and symptomatic approach to preserve erectile function and prevent recurrences. This study reports a case of dorsal penile vein thrombosis revealed by spontaneous priapism that didn't resolve adequately and confirmed by penile Doppler ultrasound. After management of priapism and DDPVT, the etiological investigation revealed Behcet's disease whose diagnosis was based on the association of a major criteria, such as oral aphthous ulcers with 3 minor criteria such as: genital aphthous ulcers, ocular involvement, and a positive skin pathergy test within 24h. The patient underwent etiological treatment with good clinical evolution and preservation of erectile function.
ISSN:1937-8688
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2016.24.17.9309