Abscess of corpus cavernosum.
A rare case of abscess of the corpus cavernosum is described. Culture of the abscess yielded beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Ultrasound scan and cavernosography confirmed the physical examination findings of involvement of the corpus cavernosum. The patient was treated successfully by percutaneous ultrasound-guided aspiration drainage and systemic antibiotic therapy.
Moskovitz
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Department of Urology, Rambam Medical Center, Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa.
Vardi
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Pery
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Bolkier
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Levin
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013291:Streptococcus