title: Fracture of the penis.
abstract: Fracture of the penis is an unusual injury which has been reported fewer than 70 times. The injury results from a sudden bending of the erect penis. Such a force ruptures the tunica albuginea, usually unilaterally, resulting in local bleeding and immediate deturgescence of the penis; the urethra may also be torn. Treatment has not been standardized, and is aimed at restoring normal function and preventing late sequelae. The physician also should be aware of possible psychiatric complications. We present a case diagnosed in our emergency department and treated surgically with good results.
mesh_terms: D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012421:Rupture