Important Question

[newdude]

Hey everybody.  Simple question:

You know that vein which runs along the top of the penis?  Is that the SUPERFICIAL DORSAL VEIN?  More importantly, is the DEEP DORSAL VEIN visible to the naked eye?  Or is it buried beneath the fasciae?  I'm a poet and I don't even know it. :)

Is yon Deep Dorsal Vein
Visible to the Naked Eye?
Or is the bloody thing
Buried deep beneath the Fasciae?

Are there any really bad things which can happen to you if you injure, or PULL that vein?  (Because I did, and it's been swollen for 6 months now.  Can it cause nerve damage?

This kind of stuff should be taught to youngsters, along with Shakespeare and how to brush the teeth.  It's like we're still living in the dark age when it comes to some things!

[newdude]

Well, it has not been evaluated, and there has been some effect on urinaton, actually.  I mentioned that I pulled back the skin on the dorsum of my penis to my urologist and felt a sharp pain after, but he seemed unconcerned.  Anyways, it's a moderately complicated story, and I won't pester you any further.  You've been very helpful already.

I'll get it checked out, thanks a million!

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

As you have described in your post there is really no penile swelling except for a lump that seems to involve the vein. This doesn't sound to be an emergent case unless you had a previous trauma to the area that was not initially evaluated. An avulsion of the blood vessels would present as a more acute presentation of swelling, redness and pain. There seems to be no other problems in terms of sexual function and urination?

Still, a urologist's assessment will be able to clearly define your condition.

Keep in touch!

[newdude]

So sorry, one more thing:

Do you think, since I waited so long - it happened about six months ago - something can still be done about it - if it's serious, that is?  Or do you think I messed up by leaving it so long?

[newdude]

Oh yeah:

The thing is, my penis isn't terribly swollen, but I do have a little lump which seems to be attached to that vein which runs along the top of the penis, and that vein is more prominent than it used to be; sometimes it still hurts.  Also, when that vein is more prominent, the lump is too; when the vein is less prominent (like when I'm cold), the lump is less prominent too, making it more likely that the two are attached.  I will see my urologist, as you suggested... But I'm wondering, if it's the superficial dorsal vein which is involved, then it's not so disturbing, because that just drains the skin, right?  But if it's the deep dorsal vein that's involved, then I'm really worried, because that could cause venous leakage & impotence, right?  I have no real erectile difficulties as of yet, I'm just wondering what's up.

Thanks again for your help!  It's very good of you to do this anonymous act of benevolence.

[newdude]

Thank you very much, Madame Lacuesta, you have been very helpful.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

The superficial dorsal vein runs external to the Buck's fascia while the deep dorsal lies beneath the fascia in between the dorsal arteries.

Blunt trauma to the flaccid or erect penis may lead to a penile fracture ( ex.acute bending of an erect penis) , avulsion of the penile vessels that may lead to a hematoma and penile swelling. To be able to determine which vesssel is involved a penile ultrasound may be done.An injury of the deep dorsal vein may also lead to rupture of the buck's fascia that may lead to the swelling.

I suggest you seek consult with your urologist and have a thorough and complete assessment of your condition.

I hope i am able to help.Good Luck!