A Subpubic Cartilaginous Cyst Causing Neurological and Sexual Symptoms in a 69‐Year‐Old Man. (6th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wylie, Kevan Richard; Griffiths, Joshua; Pye, Joanne; Salim, Ferekh; Inman, Richard
• Is Part Of: Journal of sexual medicine. Volume 11:Number 10(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 2601
• Page End: 2604
• Publication Date: 2014-05-06
• Subjects: Sexual disorders -- Periodicals; Sex -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.69005
• DOI: 10.1111/jsm.12519
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-6095

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="jsm12519-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Introduction</title> <p>Subpubic cartilaginous cysts (SCCs) are rare.</p> </sec> <sec id="jsm12519-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Aim</title> <p>This is the first reported case of a male patient presenting with neurological and sexual symptoms due to an SCC.</p> </sec> <sec id="jsm12519-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Method</title> <p>We describe the clinical history of a patient who reported neuralgic pain, numbness in the groin and base of his penis, and loss of sexual function.</p> </sec> <sec id="jsm12519-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>A magnetic resonance imaging revealed the presence of an SCC with associated mass effect. A conservative approach was adopted and within 12 months, the cyst had decreased in size and his symptoms had improved.</p> </sec> <sec id="jsm12519-sec-0005" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>Men who present with erectile dysfunction and neurological symptoms merit a thorough assessment including appropriate investigation to exclude organic pathology. <bold>Wylie KR, Griffiths J, Pye J, Salim F, and Inman R. A subpubic cartilaginous cyst causing neurological and sexual symptoms in a 69‐year‐old man. J Sex Med 2014;11:2601–2604.</bold></p> </sec> </abstract>