title: Rupture of the deep dorsal vein of the penis during sexual intercourse.
abstract: The sudden onset of pain, swelling and ecchymosis of the penis during sexual intercourse is the typical presentation of traumatic rupture of the corpus cavernosum, commonly termed fracture of the penis. We report a case of isolated traumatic rupture of the deep dorsal vein of the penis. The condition has essentially the same presentation as corpus cavernosal rupture, and should be considered in the evaluation and treatment of the acute penis.
authors.affiliation: Urology Service, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Nicely
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Costabile
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Moul
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003075:Coitus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D012421:Rupture; D014680:Veins / Q000293:injuries