PENILE FRACTURE

Penile fracture is rupture of one or both of the tunica albuginea, the fibrous coverings that envelop the penis's corpora cavernosa. It is caused by rapid blunt force to an erect penis, usually during vaginal intercourse, or aggressive masturbation.[4] It sometimes also involves partial or complete rupture of the urethra or injury to the dorsal nerves, veins and arteries.[5]

Penile fracture
Specialty: Urology
Symptoms: Immediate pain and swelling of the penis, rapid Erection loss, discoloration of the penile shaft[1]
Complications: Gangrene, Erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease
Causes: Blunt trauma to an erect penis
Risk factors: Sexual intercourse, Masturbation
Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms, Ultrasound
Differential diagnosis: Testicular torsion
Treatment: Emergency surgery
Prognosis: ~10-50% of people develop Erectile dysfunction