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A 22-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of penile pain of six hours duration. Past medical history is significant for sickle cell disease. He does not use illicit drugs or take any medications daily. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 94/min, and blood pressure is 125/80 mmHg. Physical examination demonstrates an engorged penis that is painful with manipulation. No urethral discharge is noted. The testicles are nontender, and the cremasteric reflex is intact. Which of the following best describes the underlying pathophysiology of this patient’s condition?

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Fistula formation between the cavernosal artery and corpus cavernosum

Paralysis of cavernosal smooth muscle and impaired venous outflow

Testicular ischemia due to arterial inflow and venous outflow obstruction

Excessive collagen deposition in the tunica albuginea

Anterior urethral injury