Authors: Vinoth kumar R and Thamilselvam P
Penile fracture remains a rare and a serious urosurgical entity. It is seen as discontinuity; its site, nature and extent of penile urethra can be accurately depicted even by routine ultrasound and retrograde urethrogram. It is rupture of one or both of the tunica albuginea, the fibrous coverings that envelop the penis's corpora cavernosa and urethra. Traumatic injuries of the penis often occur in the erected state. Due to the possible embarrassment, this condition has been underreported. Typically, the patient reports a snap or cracking sound accompanied by sharp pain and rapid penile detumescence, followed by immediate development of swelling and angulation. The common causes include direct injuries, forceful masturbation, or vigorous sexual intercourse. Most injuries to the penis need immediate surgical treatment [1]. Diagnosis is usually clinical, and urethral injury should be suspected in the penile fracture, especially in those cases with bilateral cavernosal rupture [2]. This case report would help all readers aware about the existence of this entity so that not only a timely medical attention is sought for that it also is adequately provided in order to prevent physical as well as psychological problems [3].
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