Open AccessMagnetic Resonance Imaging: An accurate diagnostic tool in the precise localization of penile fracture
Author(s) -
Mujeeb M Rahiman,
T Manasa,
Devadasa Acharya Koteshwara
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
archives of medicine and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-6085
pISSN - 2321-4848
DOI - 10.4103/2321-4848.113572
Subject(s) - tunica albuginea (penis) , medicine , penile fracture , penis , magnetic resonance imaging , hematoma , edema , radiology , surgery , fracture (geology) , geotechnical engineering , engineering
An 18-year-old male presented with history and clinical findings suggestive of penile fracture. An MRI demonstrated disruption of the tunica albuginea and corpora cavernosa on the left dorso-lateral aspect, mid-shaft of penis with adjacent hematoma, and subcutaneous edema. At surgery, imaging findings were found to be accurate, and the penis was successfully repaired with minimal postoperative morbidity