Recurrent Priapism Associated with Splenectomy.
- Author:
Hyung Il LEE
1
;
Dae Gon KIM
;
Young Jin SEO
;
Dal Bong HA
;
Kyung Seop LEE
Author Information
1. Deparment of Urology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea. ksleemd@mail.dongguk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Recurrent;
Priapism;
Splenectomy
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anemia, Sickle Cell;
Causality;
Eating;
Humans;
Leukemia;
Male;
Parenteral Nutrition;
Penis;
Priapism*;
Splenectomy*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
2002;43(8):720-722
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Priapism is a prolonged erection of the corpus cavernosum that is unaccompanied by sexual desire. It has been classified into 2 main groups: primary (idiopathic) or secondary. The common conditions associated with a secondary priapism include sickle cell anemia, trauma, leukemia, a cancerous invasion of the penis, drugs, alcohol ingestion, various venous thromboembolic diseases, intravenous fat for parenteral nutrition, and other less common disorders.1 A splenectomy has not been previously identified as a predisposing factor except for a report of 3 cases of priapism who underwent a splenectomy.2 We experienced a case of recurrent priapism following a splenectomy that developed in 30 years old man.
