title: Abscess of corpus cavernosum.
abstract: A rare case of abscess of the corpus cavernosum is described. The patient was treated successfully by surgical drainage and antibiotic therapy. A right penile deviation and a relatively poor erection were reported by the patient 6 weeks postoperatively but he did not require further surgery. The possible causes, diagnosis and treatment of this rare disease are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Brugmann University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Sater
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vandendris
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004322:Drainage; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents