Ahmet SOYLU, Birgül Elbozan CUMURCU, Feryal Çam ÇELİKEL, Fikret ERDEMİR, Burhanettin KAYA

An Impulse Control Disorder Case with Penile Fracture and Trichotillomania

Penile fractures are classically described as presenting with rapid detumescence of an erection associated with blunt trauma. This clinical finding is due to a tear in the tunica albuginea surrounding the corpora cavernosum. In this study, we report and discuss a case of trichotillomania and penile bending impulse resulting in penile fracture, which was operated in the urology clinic. The possible psychological and psychiatric problems underlying the impulsive behavior are discussed, and the value of a psychiatric evaluation is emphasized.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Penile fracture, impulse control, trichotillomania

An Impulse Control Disorder Case with Penile Fracture and Trichotillomania

Keywords:

Penile fracture, impulse control, trichotillomania,

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