The journal of sexual medicine
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Penile fracture is described as a traumatic rupture of the tunica albuginea because of blunt injury of an erect penis. ⋯ Fracture penis is not uncommon as an emergency that must be repaired either immediately or delayed. Clinical diagnosis is more predictive than ultrasound in diagnosis and determining the site of the tear. Ultrasound may be of value in patients where there is clinical doubt.