Introduction: Penile
superficial venous thrombosis is a rare and little-known benign genital
condition. The largest series of penile superficial venous thrombosis cases in
literature include 25 and 30 patients.
Material-Methods: A
retrospective evaluation was made of the data of 23 patients who were treated
and followed up for a diagnosis of PMD in the Urology Outpatient Clinic between
January 2009 and January 2018. Anamnesis, superficial vein color Doppler
ultrasonography and routine laboratory analysis (i.e. blood count, electrolytes
and coagulation tests) were applied to the patients. A conservative approach
was provided the use of NSAIDs, anti-coagulant agents and topical Arnica
Montana, and avoidance of the sexual activity. Follow-up examinations were made
after 1, 3, 5, and 8 weeks and 3 months of treatment. Clinical improvement was
evaluated.
Results: The age
of the patients in the study was mean 42.4 ±11.12 years and median 44 years
(range, 22-66 years). The mean BMI of the patients was 28.5±2.48 (range,
22.91-34.31). The mean period between the onset of symptoms and presentation
was 9.35±13.42 days, median 4 days, and range, 1-60 days. On presentation, all
the patients had painless palpable cord symptoms. In 20 patients, the
thrombotic vein could not be determined externally. The diameter of the
thrombosis was mean 3.09±1.04mm and median 3mm (range, 1.8–5). The diameter of
the obstructed veins ranged from 1.3 to 4.7 mm. No pathological findings were
determined in the standard laboratory tests of all 23 patients. The lesions
were found to be parallel to the sulcus below the coronal sulcus in 8 patients
(video), and 15 patients had a cord-like lesion on the dorsal penis (picture).
The venous color Doppler ultrasound results were similar for all the patients.
No color filling and flow spectrum was observed in the lumen of the superficial
vein on color Doppler US. In the etiology, prolonged sexual activity was
determined in 8 patients, prolonged masturbation in 5, the use of a vacuum
erection device in 3, and 7 patients were idiopathic. Only 1 patient had a
history of PMD development. Conservative treatment was applied to 21 of the 23
cases. Thrombectomy was required in 2 cases. At follow-up examination, two
recurrent episodes were observed.
Conclusions: Penile
Mondor’s disease is rare, but causes noticeable anxiety in patients. The
results of this
study demonstrate the effect of trauma in the
etiology. Patients generally recover with
conservative treatment, and occasionally
surgical treatment may be necessary.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Urology |
Journal Section | Original Article |
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Publication Date | June 12, 2020 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Volume: 15 Issue: 2 |