A rare cause of erectile dysfunction: Bilateral thrombosed internal iliac artery aneurysms

İbrahim Üntan; Ahmed Said Çil

doi:10.12669/pjms.40.8.9005

İbrahim Üntan Ahi Evran University Training and Research Hospital, Department of Urology
Ahmed Said Çil Department of Radiodiagnostic, Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Medicine https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5286-5469

DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.8.9005

Keywords: Erectile dysfunction, Aneurysm, Common iliac artery, Internal iliac artery, Thrombus

Abstract

Internal iliac artery aneurysms are a relatively uncommon condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. This paper presents a case of erectile dysfunction caused by thrombosis of the internal iliac artery aneurysms in a 52-years-old male patient with common iliac and internal iliac artery aneurysms. Following the intracavernous self-injection treatment, the patient’s complaints about erectile dysfunction ceased. Aneurysms were monitored closely. To the best of our knowledge, this represents the first case of erectile dysfunction being presented as a consequence of thrombosed iliac artery aneurysms. Erectile dysfunction itself is not a life-threatening condition. However, it should be highlighted that erectile dysfunction can be a sign of life-threatening iliac artery diseases, as in this case. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the potential seriousness of this condition and to investigate it thoroughly.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.8.9005

How to cite this: Untan I, Cil AS. A rare cause of erectile dysfunction: Bilateral thrombosed internal iliac artery aneurysms. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(8):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.8.9005

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