Traumatic Penile Pseudoaneurysm After Straddle Injury Presenting With Life Threatening Anemia: A Unique Case and a Diagnostic Challenge

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    Abstract

    Partial urethral disruption after blunt perineal trauma can be initially managed with urethral catheterization. Lower urinary tract symptoms after catheter removal should raise suspicion for urethral stricture and requires further investigation. Lesser known complications require high index of suspicion to prevent life threatening sequelae. In this report, we describe a case of blunt perineal trauma and partial urethral disruption in a pediatric patient presenting with refractory anemia due to a penile artery pseudoaneurysm. We discuss an unusual presentation, challenging diagnosis and management of this rare condition.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)210-212
    Number of pages3
    JournalUrology
    Volume125
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Mar 2019

    ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

    • Urology

    Keywords

    • Severity of Illness Index
    • Wounds, Nonpenetrating/complications
    • Humans
    • Penis/blood supply
    • Adolescent
    • Male
    • Anemia/diagnosis
    • Hemorrhage/diagnosis
    • Urethra/blood supply
    • Aneurysm, False/diagnostic imaging
    • Multiple Trauma/complications

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