Stuttering Priapism in a Teenage Boy: Lesson to be Learnt. Issue 8 (November 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sachdeva, Pallavi; Kalra, Manas; Thatikonda, Kasi B.; Aggarwal, Satish K.; Sachdeva, Divij; Sachdeva, Anupam
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. Volume 43:Issue 8(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-11
• Subjects: CML -- erectile dysfunction -- medical emergency -- untreated; Pediatric hematology -- Periodicals; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; 618.9215
• DOI: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000001998
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-4114

Abstract

Abstract : Untreated priapism can lead to ischemic damage of the penis and impotence. This case report describes a 14-year-old boy who presented with a history of priapism for 2 months, which was undiagnosed, ridiculed, and ignored even by medical practitioners. The underlying etiology was later identified to be chronic myeloid leukemia. Despite the usage of multimodal treatment, it took 7 days for control of priapism. The young boy is now left with an erectile dysfunction. The case highlights that priapism in children is a medical emergency needing aggressive evaluation and treatment.