title: Use of point-of-care ultrasound to evaluate for penile fracture in a child.
abstract: Penile fracture is a urologic emergency requiring prompt surgical intervention. Ultrasound may help clarify the diagnosis in cases of uncertain history and physical examination. The author presents a case of suspected pediatric penile fracture, in which point-of-care ultrasound helped to rule out the condition and facilitated disposition of the patient.
authors: From the *Department of Emergency Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn; and †Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL.
authors: Samuel H F
authors: SH
authors: Lam
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010413:Penis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D012421:Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography