Diagnosis and Treatment of Urethrocavernous Fistula Presenting as Urethral Bleeding

Diagnosis and Treatment of Urethrocavernous Fistula Presenting as Urethral Bleeding

Urethrocavernous fistula is rarely reported, though should be considered within the differential diagnosis for men who present with urethral bleeding, particularly at time of erection. Ultrasonography with concomitant intracavernosal injection can be considered to confirm the diagnosis. Here we repo...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) Vol. 120; p. e5
Main Authors: Pearlman, Amy M., Rukstalis, Daniel B., Terlecki, Ryan P.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-10-2018
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Summary:Urethrocavernous fistula is rarely reported, though should be considered within the differential diagnosis for men who present with urethral bleeding, particularly at time of erection. Ultrasonography with concomitant intracavernosal injection can be considered to confirm the diagnosis. Here we report a case of urethrocavernous fistula in a 48 year old man without preceding traumatic event.
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ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2018.07.029