Case Reports in Urology (Jan 2020)

Unusual Presentation of Priapism Associated with Acute and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Two Patients: Emergency Management

  • Oumar Gaye,
  • Ngor Mack Thiam,
  • Ayun Cassell,
  • Serigne Mourtalla Gueye,
  • Yaya Sow,
  • Boubacar Fall,
  • Alain Khassim Ndoye

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/4982432
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2020

Abstract

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Priapism is a rare urological emergency. It is rarely a telltale sign of myeloid leukemia. We report two cases of acute myeloid leukemia in a child and chronic myeloid leukemia in a young adult presenting with priapism. Puncture irrigation of the corpora cavernosa followed by systemic treatment to lower the hyperviscosity of the blood due to leukemia provided optimal outcome. Prompt emergency management is required to lower the complication of erectile dysfunction.