A Unique Case of Penile Necrotizing Fasciitis Secondary to Spontaneous Corpus Cavernosal Abscess
Joint Authors
Maitra, N. U.
Brown, M.
Dempster, N. J.
Hendry, D.
McAuley, L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Corpus cavernosal abscess and necrotizing fasciitis occur rarely, and precipitating factors can usually be elicited with careful history and examination.
Whilst both conditions share common risk factors such as diabetes mellitus, this is the first reported case of penile necrotizing fasciitis secondary to spontaneous corpus cavernosal abscess in an otherwise healthy patient.
A 32-year-old man presented with 4-day history of swollen, painful penis, with ultrasound confirming corpus cavernosal abscess.
Biopsies were taken and the cavity aspirated, but, despite intravenous antibiotics, he developed penile necrotizing fasciitis necessitating open cavernostomy and debridement.
The overlying skin defect healed by secondary intention, but the patient experienced persistent postoperative erectile dysfunction, so he was referred for penile prosthesis insertion.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dempster, N. J.& Maitra, N. U.& McAuley, L.& Brown, M.& Hendry, D.. 2013. A Unique Case of Penile Necrotizing Fasciitis Secondary to Spontaneous Corpus Cavernosal Abscess. Case Reports in Urology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dempster, N. J.…[et al.]. A Unique Case of Penile Necrotizing Fasciitis Secondary to Spontaneous Corpus Cavernosal Abscess. Case Reports in Urology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482087
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dempster, N. J.& Maitra, N. U.& McAuley, L.& Brown, M.& Hendry, D.. A Unique Case of Penile Necrotizing Fasciitis Secondary to Spontaneous Corpus Cavernosal Abscess. Case Reports in Urology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482087
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482087