Penile fracture: MRI demonstration of a urethral tear associated with a rupture of the corpus cavernosum

Eur Radiol. 1998;8(3):469-70. doi: 10.1007/s003300050416.

Abstract

We report a case of traumatic urethral tear associated with a rupture of the corpus cavernosum, demonstrated on MRI. We discuss the potential role of a non-invasive preoperative assessment by MRI.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Edema / pathology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hematoma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penis / injuries*
  • Penis / pathology
  • Penis / surgery
  • Rupture
  • Urethra / injuries*
  • Urethra / pathology
  • Urethra / surgery