A rare and unusual case of urethral bleeding

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 May 30:2012:bcr20126155. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-6155.

Abstract

A 46-year-old man presented with urethral trauma following the unusual sexual practice of urethral sounding. He was able to urinate freely and was treated conservatively. He did not require any follow-up. Urethral sounding is uncommon sexual practice, where commonly a metal object is inserted per urethra for gratification. This practice is actively discouraged because of the long-term risks from urethral trauma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Urethra / injuries*
  • Urethral Diseases / diagnosis
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology*