Idiopathic partial thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum (IPTCC) : A rare urological emergency

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BACKGROUND: Idiopathic partial thrombosis of the corpus cavernosum (IPTCC) is a rare, semi-acute disease in young, healthy men. In addition to an anatomical predisposition, perineal microtrauma is stated as the main risk factor.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A case report and the results of a literature search with descriptive-statistical processing of 57 peer-reviewed publications are presented. A therapy concept was drawn up for clinical practice.

RESULTS: Our patient was treated conservatively and was consistent with the 87 cases which have been published since 1976. IPTCC is a disease of young men (33.2 years, range 18-70), which is associated with pain and perineal swelling in 88%. Sonography and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) proved to be the diagnostic modality of choice, demonstrating the thrombus and in 89% a connective tissue membrane inside the corpus cavernosum. Treatment included antithrombotic and analgesic (n = 54, 62.1%), surgical (n = 20, 23%), analgesic (n = 8, 9.2%), via injection (n = 2, 2.3%), as well as radiological interventional (n = 1, 1.1%) options. In 12 cases, erectile dysfunction, mostly temporary, which required phosphodiesterase (PDE)-5 therapy developed. Recurrence and prolonged courses were rare.

CONCLUSION: IPTCC is a rare disease in young men. Conservative therapy with antithrombotic and analgesic treatment has shown good chances of full recovery. If relapse occurs or the patient refuses antithrombotic treatment, operative/alternative therapy management should be considered.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:62

Enthalten in:

Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) - 62(2023), 9 vom: 04. Sept., Seite 929-935

Sprache:

Deutsch

Weiterer Titel:

Die idiopathische partielle Thrombose des Corpus cavernosum (IPTCC) : Ein Kolibri der urologischen Notfallversorgung

Beteiligte Personen:

Schneider, J [VerfasserIn]
Schöttle, T [VerfasserIn]
Randecker, D [VerfasserIn]
Schwaibold, H [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Case Reports
English Abstract
Fibrinolytic Agents
Journal Article
Membrane of the corpus cavernosum
Partial priapism
Perineal pain
Perineal swelling
Review
Thrombus

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Date Completed 28.08.2023

Date Revised 29.08.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00120-023-02082-9

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NLM356460711