Corpora cavernositis caused by actinomycetes

Authors: Sivaprasad, G.; Devanathan, K. S.; Ganesh, G.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, Volume 39, Number 1, February 2005 , pp. 93-94(2)

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Abstract:

We present the case of a 58-year-old diabetic who developed corpora cavernositis following drainage of a perianal abscess. To our knowledge this is the first such case caused by Actinomycetes, which spread from the perianal abscess by direct extension through Buck's fascia, which was probably breached during drainage of the abscess.

Keywords: Actinomycetis; corpora cavernositis; perianal abscess

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00365590410031733

Affiliations: 1: Trichy Urological and Infertility Clinic Tiruchirapalli India

Publication date: 2005-02-01

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