Abstract
BackgroundCorpus cavernosum abscess is an uncommonly described urological condition. We report a case of bilateral corpus cavernosum abscess in a 49-year-old man with a history of the left scrotal abscess.Case presentationA 49-year-old man was present with 10 days history of painful and swollen penis. He had a history of an abscess in the left scrotum. The examination revealed non-erythematous palpable edema and tenderness on the shaft of the penis. Laboratory results showed leukocytosis. He was diagnosed with bilateral corpus cavernosum abscess and right testicular hypotrophy after an MRI examination. He underwent a bilateral corporotomy, debridement with Mulcahy salvage solution, and placement of a Penrose drain.DiscussionA penile abscess can be caused by a variety of factors. Treatment includes intravenous antibiotics, radiologically guided needle aspiration, or open surgical drainage.ConclusionIn addition to antibiotic treatment, surgical debridement is required for the majority of penile abscess cases.
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