2023, Volume 16, Issue 10, pp 1566 – 1570

Severe penile torsion of 180 degrees in an adult patient: a uro-radiological case report

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Corresponding Author: Abdullah Alzahrani, Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia Email: abmzahrani@iau.edu.sa

Abstract

Penile torsion is the abnormal three-dimensional twisting of penile corporal bodies. It can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the degree of torsion. Severe penile torsion (>90°) is a very rare condition, with an estimated incidence of 0.4%–1% among all penile torsion cases. Our patient was a 37-year-old man complaining of a 2-year history of lower urinary tract symptoms. These symptoms appeared after the patient sustained an iatrogenic injury during Foley catheter insertion. Physical examination incidentally revealed an obvious counterclockwise penile rotation of 180°. Several theories have been proposed to explain the etiology of penile torsion, including theories based on genetic factors, abnormal urethral development, and abnormal attachment of the dartos fascia to the skin. Penile torsion may be associated with other penile anomalies, including chordee, hypospadias, and epispadias; however, it is often detected as an isolated finding. Clinical examination is sufficient to confirm its diagnosis without the need for further imaging. While no standardized procedure has been indicated for all penile torsion cases, the severity of torsion and the presence of other anomalies determine the most suitable procedure. No reports on the imaging features of penile torsion (irrespective of the degree of torsion) are available. We present the first such report on the imaging features, including advanced magnetic resonance imaging findings, of a 180° penile torsion in an adult patient.

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PMC ID: 10835563
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DOI: 10.25122/jml-2023-0113

Article Publishing Date (print): 10 2023
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

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