PMC4733001_01
Penile abscess located on dorsal aspect of penis.
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On presentation to the emergency department, the patient had a fluctuant necrotic area, approximately 2 x 3 cm at the base of the dorsal aspect of his penis associated with moderate penile shaft oedema (Fig. 1).
Partial dorsal vein thrombosis.
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Partial dorsal vein thrombosis was noted during surgical exploration (Fig. 2).
Day 31 postoperative, secondary intention healing.
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On review, day 31 postoperatively, the patient had a well-granulated wound almost completely healed by secondary intention (Fig. 3).