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ArticleCureus2026

Penile Shaft Abscess: A Rare Urological Occurrence.

Xiang Yuen Po

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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Xiang Yuen PoUrology, Northeast Health Wangaratta, Wangaratta, AUS.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Penile shaft abscess is a rare urological condition characterized by a localized collection of purulent material within the tissues of the penile shaft. Due to its uncommon occurrence, most knowledge regarding this condition is derived from isolated case reports and small case series. Although uncommon, penile abscesses are clinically significant because delayed diagnosis or inadequate management may lead to complications such as penile fibrosis, curvature, erectile dysfunction, or systemic infection. Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment are therefore essential to ensure favorable functional outcomes. We present a case report of a 37-year-old male who presented with a penile shaft abscess and was re-treated with intravenous antibiotics and surgical drainage. Recovery was unremarkable, and there was no recurrence of abscess on follow-up a month after surgery, and the patient maintained potency without penile deformity on self-report. The etiology, diagnosis, and management of penile shaft abscesses are discussed.

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cavernosal abscesscorpus cavernosum abscesspenile abscesspenile shaft infectionurological infection

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PMID42037937
PMCPMC13109029

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