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Penile fracture

Penile fracture is rupture of one or both of the tunica albuginea, the fibrous coverings that envelop the penis's corpora cavernosa. It is caused by rapid blunt force to an erect penis, usually during sexual intercourse, or aggressive masturbation. It sometimes also involves partial or complete rupture of the or injury to the dorsal nerves, veins and .

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Immediate pain and swelling of the penis, rapid erection loss, discoloration of the penile shaft

Causes — why it happens

·Blunt to an erect penis

How it's found

·Based on symptoms,

Treatment

·Emergency

Complications

·Gangrene, erectile , Peyronie's disease

Outlook

·~10–50% of people develop erectile or Peyronie's disease

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