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    Cases J. 2009 Jul 30;2:8065.

    Diagnosis of penile fracture in primary care: a case report.

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    Department of Family Medicine, Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine Balcali 01330, Adana Turkey. sozcan@cu.edu

    Abstract

    INTRODUCTION:

    Penile fracture has been reported with sexual intercourse, masturbation, rolling over or falling on to the erect penis. Classically the history is with a sudden snap, pain, detumescence and a hematoma of the penis with deformity. Immediate surgical treatment is recommended. The patients may delay the admission due to fear and embarrassment or the condition may usually be underreported.

    CASE PRESENTATION:

    A 32-year-old man presented to primary care complaining of discoloration of penis without any significant history or symptom. Physical examination revealed swollen, ecchymotic, and deviated circumcised penis.

    CONCLUSION:

    Although frequent and common diseases represent the majority of daily work, the primary care physician should be alert for possible unexpected history or symptom of a rare and often serious condition.

    PMID:
    19830047
    [PubMed]
    PMCID:
    PMC2740298
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