Open AccessNoninfectious glans gangrene in a diabetic male
Author(s) -
Gyvi Gaurav,
Raghubir Bhardwaj,
Shahnawaz Alam
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/ua.ua_65_19
Subject(s) - medicine , gangrene , glans penis , amputation , surgery , glycemic , penis , diabetes mellitus , glans , debridement (dental) , urology , endocrinology
Limited glans penis gangrene is a rare subset of penile gangrene and is associated with favorable prognosis as compared to more aggressive course of the similar entity in moribund diabetic end-stage renal disease patients. A 64-year-old diabetic, hypertensive male with a history of tobacco consumption, bilateral great toe amputations, and normal renal function, presented with gangrene of glans penis and lower urinary tract symptoms. Early surgical debridement, glycemic control, and alpha-blocker treatment were successful in controlling the disease. There was no further progress of the gangrene requiring further amputation and no voiding difficulties after 6 months of follow-up.