{"title":"Mondor's Disease of the Penis: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Conservative Management.","authors":"V S Athavale, George Paul, Nithin Nayani","doi":"10.4103/aam.aam_684_25","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Mondor's disease of the penis is a rare, benign thrombophlebitis of the superficial dorsal vein, often presenting as a painful, cord-like induration along the penile shaft. Though alarming to patients, it is a self-limiting condition that responds well to conservative management. A 54-year-old male presented with pain and swelling over the dorsal shaft of the penis for 15 days. Examination revealed a tender, cord-like induration without ulceration or discharge. Laboratory parameters were normal. Doppler ultrasonography demonstrated a dilated, thrombosed superficial dorsal vein with loss of venous flow, confirming the diagnosis of penile Mondor's disease. The patient was treated conservatively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, fractionated flavonoids, warm compresses, vitamin supplements, and temporary sexual abstinence. Marked symptomatic relief was observed within 2 weeks, with complete resolution of induration by 6 weeks. Penile Mondor's disease is an uncommon but self-limiting condition that can be effectively managed with conservative therapy. Early recognition, reassurance, and avoidance of unnecessary interventions are essential. Fractionated flavonoids may provide additional benefit in symptom resolution and recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":7938,"journal":{"name":"Annals of African Medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7000,"publicationDate":"2026-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Annals of African Medicine","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_684_25","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract: Mondor's disease of the penis is a rare, benign thrombophlebitis of the superficial dorsal vein, often presenting as a painful, cord-like induration along the penile shaft. Though alarming to patients, it is a self-limiting condition that responds well to conservative management. A 54-year-old male presented with pain and swelling over the dorsal shaft of the penis for 15 days. Examination revealed a tender, cord-like induration without ulceration or discharge. Laboratory parameters were normal. Doppler ultrasonography demonstrated a dilated, thrombosed superficial dorsal vein with loss of venous flow, confirming the diagnosis of penile Mondor's disease. The patient was treated conservatively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, fractionated flavonoids, warm compresses, vitamin supplements, and temporary sexual abstinence. Marked symptomatic relief was observed within 2 weeks, with complete resolution of induration by 6 weeks. Penile Mondor's disease is an uncommon but self-limiting condition that can be effectively managed with conservative therapy. Early recognition, reassurance, and avoidance of unnecessary interventions are essential. Fractionated flavonoids may provide additional benefit in symptom resolution and recovery.
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The Annals of African Medicine is published by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria and the Annals of African Medicine Society. The Journal is intended to serve as a medium for the publication of research findings in the broad field of Medicine in Africa and other developing countries, and elsewhere which have relevance to Africa. It will serve as a source of information on the state of the art of Medicine in Africa, for continuing education for doctors in Africa and other developing countries, and also for the publication of meetings and conferences. The journal will publish articles I any field of Medicine and other fields which have relevance or implications for Medicine.