Idiopathic low flow priapism: a rare presentation

Authors

  • Vipul D. Yagnik Consultant Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgeon, Ronak Endo-laparoscopy and general surgical hospital, Patan Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20171175

Abstract

A young male adult was presented with persistent penile erection since last 3-4 days.

There was no history of predisposing conditions like sickle cell disease, malignancy, drug ingestion, trauma etc. On Examination penis was erect, rigid and tender on palpation

References

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Fowler Jr. JE, Koshy M, Strub M, Chinn SK. Priapism associated with the sickle cell hemoglobinopathies. Prevalence, natural history and sequelae. J Urol. 1991;145:65-8.

Montague DK, Jarow J, Broderick GA, Members of the Erectile Dysfunction Guideline Update Panel , et al. American Urological Association guideline on the management of priapism. J Urol. 2003;170:1318-24.

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Published

2017-03-25

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2017): April 2017

Section

Letter to the Editor