title: Partial segmental thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum: a case report and a review of the literature.
abstract: Partial segmental thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum (PSTCC) is a rare urological condition characterized by a painful, firm mass in the proximal part of the corpus cavernosum. The underlying pathophysiology of this condition is not fully understood. We present a case diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging with complete clinical recovery after conservative treatment and novel associated findings, such as excessive alcohol intake. We also review the previous cases of PSTCC and propose a two hit model explaining PSTCC's etiology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Örebro University Hospital and Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden. j.ilicki@gmail.com
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ilicki
authors.forename: Wolfgang
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Krauss
authors.forename: Swen-Olof
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Andersson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000435:Alcoholic Intoxication / Q000150:complications; D017985:Dalteparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010413:Penis / Q000098:blood supply; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D017985:Dalteparin