DOI: 10.12890/2022_003258

Superficial Thrombophlebitis of the Penis following AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S Vaccination: A Rare Venous Thromboembolic Complication

Authors

  • Joshua Winston Urology Department, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
  • Kale Munien Urology Department, Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

joshwinston@me.com

Keywords

AstraZeneca, Mondor’s disease, penile pain, thrombophlebitis

Abstract

Penile Mondor’s disease is a rare condition characterised by superficial thrombophlebitis of the penis which is usually self-limiting. The cause is often unknown. The AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S vaccine has been found to cause a hypercoagulable state, which is well documented. This case report describes a man who presented with Mondor’s disease following ChAdOx1-S vaccination with no other risk factors.

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Published

2022-03-23

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2022)

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Winston J, Munien K. Superficial Thrombophlebitis of the Penis following AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S Vaccination: A Rare Venous Thromboembolic Complication. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 23 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];9(3). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/3258