# Penile Fracture in a 55-Year-Old Man: A Report of a Rare Case

**Authors:** Abdul Safi, Jasmeet S Khera, Nik Furtado, Brian Peters

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.87730 · Cureus · 2025-07-11

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of penile fracture in a 55-year-old man with diabetes and heart history, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a rare clinical case with detailed diagnostic and treatment insights in a patient with complex medical history.

## Key findings

- Penile fracture was diagnosed using ultrasound and MRI in a 55-year-old male.
- Surgical repair was performed to prevent complications like erectile dysfunction.
- The patient's recovery was documented, emphasizing the importance of prompt intervention.

## Abstract

Penile fracture is a rare urological emergency defined by the rupture of the tunica albuginea of an erect penis, most often due to blunt trauma during sexual intercourse. Prompt diagnosis and surgical repair are critical to prevent long-term complications such as erectile dysfunction and penile curvature. We present a rare case of penile fracture in a 55-year-old male with type 2 diabetes mellitus and a history of myocardial infarction, highlighting the diagnostic workup with ultrasound, MRI, surgical management, and recovery.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** type 2 diabetes mellitus (MONDO:0005148), myocardial infarction (MONDO:0005068), erectile dysfunction (MONDO:0005362)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** erectile dysfunction (MESH:D007172), Penile Fracture (MESH:D010409), myocardial infarction (MESH:D009203), trauma (MESH:D014947), type 2 diabetes mellitus (MESH:D003924)

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