Mondor disease - penis

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Penile swelling for one day.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male

Penile soft tissue ultrasound

ultrasound

A right distal tributary of the dorsal vein of the penis is non-compressible, with no flow on color Doppler and surrounded by mild subcutaneous edema, in keeping with superficial thrombophlebitis (penile Mondor disease).

Case Discussion

The patient has a history of unprotected sexual activity one day before, which could be a predisposing factor. Mondor disease is superficial thrombophlebitis of one superficial veins of the penis. It is a self-limiting condition that usually occurs in young adults after vigorous sexual activity.

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