Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome in a child penis: Case report and review of literature

Abstract

Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome is a general term that refers to a constriction injury resulting from a strand of hair or a thread wrapped tightly around an appendage. The condition usually occurs in very young patients in the first few months of life. [1] We present a unique case of a 4 year and 6 month old baby boy with hair-thread tourniquet syndrome penis that can present a diagnostic dilemma to someone who is unaware of the condition, because the constricting agents are frequently difficult to see. Early recognition and a definitive treatment are of paramount importance in order to avoid irreversible ischemia and possible urethral transaction and even auto-amputation. Although most cases reviewed are mostly accidental, Nonaccidental injury must consider in a minority of cases.