Korean J Urol.  2011 Apr;52(4):293-294.

Superficial Dorsal Vein Rupture Imitating Penile Fracture

• Baran C
• Topsakal M
• Kavukcu E
• Karadeniz

Abstract

Dorsal vein rupture of the penis is a rare condition, and few cases have been reported in the literature. Herein we report a 41-year-old man who presented with mildly painful and acute swollen penis, which initially imitated a penile fracture but was surgically explored and shown to be a superficial dorsal vein rupture.

Keyword

Coitus; Penis; Rupture

MeSH Terms

Adult
Coitus
Humans
Male
Penis
Rupture
Veins

Figure

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  FIG. 1 Circumcised penis with dorsally swollen ecchymosed area at the base and normal-appearing glans.

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  FIG. 2 Lacerated superior dorsal vein with normal cavernosal bodies and Buck's fascia (white arrow).

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