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Superficial dorsal penile vein thrombosis (penile Mondor's disease)

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In our center between 1992 and 1994 penile Mondor's disease (superficial dorsal penile vein thrombosis) was diagnosed in 5 patients aged 20–39 years. In all patients the thromboses were noted 24–48 hours after a prolonged sexual act with or without an intercourse. The main symptom was a cord-like thickening of the superficial veins, which were painless or slightly painful. Doppler examination of the superficial dorsal vein revealed obstruction of the vessels. In 2 patients the retroglandular plexus was also involved. Patients were treated with anti-inflammatory medications (Tenoxicam or Ibuprofen). The resolution of the thrombosis occurred uneventfully within 4–6 weeks. No recurrence or erectile dysfunction was noted in any of the patients. Penile Mondor's disease is a benign pathology of the superficial dorsal penile vein and should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of penile pathologies.

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  1. Department of Urology, Sexual Dysfunction Center, Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

    H. Özkara, E. Akkučs, B. Alici, H. Akpinar & H. Hattat

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Özkara, H., Akkučs, E., Alici, B. et al. Superficial dorsal penile vein thrombosis (penile Mondor's disease). International Urology and Nephrology 28, 387–391 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02550502

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