Superficial dorsal penile vein thrombosis (penile Mondor's disease).
In our center between 1992 and 1994 penile Mondor's disease (superficial dorsal penile vein thrombosis) was diagnosed in 5 patients aged 20-39 years. In all patients the thromboses were noted 24-48 hours after a prolonged sexual act with or without an intercourse. the main symptom was a cord-like thickening of the superficial veins, which were painless or slightly painful. Doppler examination of the superficial dorsal vein revealed obstruction of the vessels. In 2 patients the retroglandular plexus was also involved. Patients were treated with anti-inflammatory medications (Tenoxicam or Ibuprofen). The resolution of the thrombosis occurred uneventfully within 4-6 weeks. No recurrence or erectile dysfunction was noted in any of the patients. Penile Mondor's disease is a benign pathology of the superficial dorsal penile vein and should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of penile pathologies.
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Department of Urology, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Turkey.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply*; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler