title: Penile abscess involving the corpus cavernosum: a case report.
abstract: A patient with a penile abscess containing mixed colonies of bacteria is presented. Ultrasound scan confirmed the physical examination findings of involvement of the corpus cavernosum. After incision and drainage the patient has normal erectile function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Rochester School of Medicine, New York.
authors.forename: W L
authors.initials: WL
authors.lastname: Niedrach
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Lerner
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Linke
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography