Fact-sheet: Mondor disease


Updated on 08/26/2020 at 4:15 PM

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Definition

Thrombosis of superficial veins, notably the mammary vein and the dorsal vein of the penis.

Etiologies for thrombosis of the dorsal penile vein: excessive sexual activity, penile constriction, intracavernosal injection.

Clinical features

  • Acute pain

Ultrasound

  • Hypoechoic cord thickening the vein
  • No Doppler flow

Management

  • Symptomatic treatment
  • Favorable outcome within 6 weeks in most cases