Allen key completely in male urethra: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Various cases of self-inflicted foreign bodies in the male urethra have been reported. Most of them are associated with autoerotic stimulation, psychiatric disorders or intoxication.


METHODS
We report the first case of a patient who put an Allen key completely in his urethra. The patient presented with dysuria, haematuria and penile pain.


CONCLUSIONS
A self-inflicted urethral foreign body is a rare situation. Endoscopic removal is the recommended first-line treatment and if unsuccessful, open procedures may be necessary.
Mitterberger
Michael
M
Department of Urology, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstrasse 35, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria. michael.mitterberger@i-med.ac.at
Peschel
Reinhard
R
Frauscher
Ferdinand
F
Pinggera
Germar M
GM