Prog Urol
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Rupture of the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum of the penis is a rare disease, usually occurring in young adults during sexual intercourse. In Western countries, the most frequent causes is coital injuries. ⋯ An associated rupture of the urethra must be excluded. Complications of these fractures of the tunica albuginea especially comprise erectile dysfunction, deviation of the erect penis, development of plaques resembling those of La Peyronie disease, urethro-cavernous or urethro-cutaneous fistula or dysuria secondary to urethral stricture.