What is a penile fracture?
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a penile fracture and these are injuries to the penis that most commonly occur during sexual activity and so what happens is that the penis is erect and then some sort of either person or object falls on the penis when it's completely erect causing it to bend and then actually fracture and no the penis is not a bone it doesn't fracture like a bone fractures but the Corporal tissue or the spongy tissue that makes up the erectile bodies can fracture and essentially what happens is the outer layer of that breaks open and this can cause bruising and it can look like what's called an eggplant penis
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- Q: What causes penile fractures?
A: Penile fractures are caused when the penis is erect and an external force, such as a person or object, falls on it, causing it to bend and fracture. - Q: How does a penile fracture differ from a bone fracture?
A: A penile fracture does not occur in the bone, but rather in the Corporal tissue or spongy tissue that makes up the erectile bodies. This tissue can break open, causing bruising and other symptoms. - Q: What is the appearance of a penile fracture like?
A: A penile fracture can cause bruising and may resemble an 'eggplant penis', where the outer layer of the Corporal tissue breaks open.
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