Non-ischemic Priapism of Unknown Etiology in Child.
- Author:
Hee Jong JEON
1
;
Jong Jin WON
;
Jae Hung JUNG
;
Jin Su KIM
;
Sung Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. sjkim@wonju.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Priapism;
Etiology;
Pediatrics
- MeSH:
Blood Gas Analysis;
Child*;
Humans;
Male;
Pediatrics;
Penis;
Priapism*;
Recurrence;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2005;46(4):430-432
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Priapism is defined as a prolonged erection of the penis unrelated to sexual desire or manual stimulation. Non-ischemic priapism frequently occurs as a result of penile or perineal trauma, but the unknown etiology is rare in boys. We report a case in a 6-year-old boy who was managed successfully with conservative treatment consisting of steroid tapering and perineal ice-pack compression therapy following blood gas analysis of the cavernosum and penile duplex ultrasonography. Complete detumescence was achieved after two weeks. Thus far, the patient has had no recurrence for 6 months.
