[Fracture of the penis: value of echo-Doppler-color].
OBJECTIVE
A case of traumatic rupture of the corpora cavernosa evaluated by color Doppler ultrasonography is presented.


METHODS
A 43-year-old male consulted for a large penile hematoma that had presented 16 hours earlier during sexual intercourse. The patient was evaluated by Doppler ultrasound using a 5 Mhz linear probe. The vascular integrity of the penis was demonstrated by color Doppler ultrasonography of the cavernous arteries and penile veins.


RESULTS
Disruption at the base of the right corpus cavernosum associated with a small hematoma appeared as adjacent hypoechoic images. The color Doppler ultrasonic evaluation demonstrated the integrity of the arteries and cavernous veins and no pulsation of the hematoma, indicating conservative management. Four months after the trauma, no changes in erectile function or penile deviation have been observed.


CONCLUSIONS
Color Doppler ultrasound is a useful diagnostic imaging technique in the assessment and follow-up of penile trauma.
Catala Deniz
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Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Nuestra Señora del Pino, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España.
Rapariz González
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MA
Valero Puerta
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Belon López-Tomasetti
J A
JA
Martínez de la Riva
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SI
Alemán Flores
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P
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D012421:Rupture; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
Fractura de pene: valor del eco-doppler-color.