Role of Ultrasound in Diagnostic Aid of a Case of Penile Fracture

authors:

avatar Masoud Shariat 1 , * , avatar M Sufian 2

Medical Lecturer, Department of Radiology, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Medical officer, Department of Radiology, Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

how to cite: Shariat M , Sufian M. Role of Ultrasound in Diagnostic Aid of a Case of Penile Fracture. Shiraz E-Med J. 2008;9(3): 158-162. 

Abstract

Penile fracture is a rare urological emergency resulting from tear in the tunica albuginea of the penis due to forceful manipulation of an erect penis. We would like to report a case suspected of penile fracture presenting with large hematoma over the glans penis in which, ultrasound was used to confirm the diagnosis and correlate the ultrasound and intra operative findings.

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