A common presentation to an uncommon disease. Penile Mondor's disease: a case report and literature review

A common presentation to an uncommon disease. Penile Mondor's disease: a case report and literature review

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John C Walsh,1 Sabré Poimboeuf,2 Daniel S Garvin1 1Naval Air Station Lemoore, Lemoore, CA, USA; 2Lemoore Naval Hospital, Lemoore, CA, USA Abstract: Penile Mondor's disease, or superficial thrombophlebitis of the dorsal vein of the penis, is a relatively uncommon but potentially anxiety-inducing self-limiting condition that should be easily recognizable by any primary care practitioner.It typically read more presents with a cord-like mass and pain to the dorsal penis and has a myriad of causes, including trauma, excessive sexual activity, excessive exercise, or malignancy.Although Penile Mondor’s disease is typically a clinical diagnosis, Doppler ultrasound is the initial imaging modality of choice if there is question or doubt about the diagnosis.Accurate diagnosis and reassurance about the condition's benign and invertatop squeeze bottle self-limiting nature assuages most patients' fears.Treatment is primarily symptomatic but may vary depending on possible underlying disease processes.

Keywords: thrombophlebitis, cord-like mass, penis, dorsal vein.