A case of non‐ischemic priapism in a healthy 7‐year‐old boy

Abstract

Abstract Priapism is a urologic emergency more commonly encountered in the adult population. Causes include medication adverse effect, chronic disease, malignancy, dialysis, spinal cord lesions, trauma, infection/inflammation, neuropathy, and idiopathic. Evaluation and treatment focus on identifying and eliminating etiology along with supportive measures. If medical management is not effective, surgery is usually performed to preserve function.

Keywords

• constipation
• erection
• non‐ischemic priapism
• pediatric priapism
• penile pain
• urologic emergency