Polyembolokoilamania: Self Insertion of an Unusual Foreign Body in Urethra : a Case Report

Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Nancy Parul Singh, Mujeeburahiman

Self?insertion of a foreign body in to the male urethra is an infrequent urologic emergency,anda weird variety

of self?inserted foreign bodies have been reported. The reasons for self?inserting objects into the urethra may be as

varied as the foreign bodies themselves and may include objects being used as an improvised �itchstick� for itchy urethral conditions or for

sexual gratification . Most of these are attributed to autoerotic stimulation, a consequence of mental illness or the result of drug intoxication.

We report a case of 62?year?old indian man who presented to our emergency department with urethral bleeding and an indurated penile

swelling since 7 days with a history of insertion of foreign body in urethra. The urologist�s creative tendencies will often be required in safely

removing these objects.