Penile Fracture Following a Fall in a 7-Year-Old Male

Urology. 2017 Aug:106:200-202. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.04.013. Epub 2017 May 8.

Abstract

We report a rare case of isolated penile fracture in a prepubescent male caused by an accidental fall. The patient presented with swelling and ecchymosis on the base of the penis and along the penile shaft. A flexible cystoscopy was performed, which did not reveal any concomitant urethral injury. The penis was degloved and the corporal tear was closed with absorbable suture. Due to the location of the injury, ventral mobilization of the urethra was required. The pathophysiology of penile fracture as well as the diagnosis and management of this rare injury are discussed in this report.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls*
  • Child
  • Cystoscopy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis
  • Penile Diseases / etiology
  • Penile Diseases / surgery*
  • Penis / diagnostic imaging
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Rupture
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urethra / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethra / injuries
  • Urethra / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods*
  • Wounds and Injuries / complications*
  • Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis
  • Wounds and Injuries / surgery