Transitional cell carcinoma presenting as clitoral priapism.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2004
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Clitoral priapism is an uncommon cause of clitoromegaly. It should be suspected in the absence of hirsuitism and the presence of clitoral engorgement, pain, and local irritation.
CASE: A 48-year-old female had a straight catheterization of her bladder for a history of frequent urinary tract infections. She was noted to have a clitoral size of 5 x 2.5 cm along with the classic findings of priapism. She had an 8 x 10 cm pelvic mass that was biopsied and revealed transitional cell carcinoma with papillary squamous component.
CONCLUSION: Clitoral priapism presents with clitoral engorgement in the absence of sexual stimulation. The most common etiologies include medications, pelvic tumors, blood dyscrasias, or retroperitoneal fibrosis. A thorough investigation is warranted to identify potential pelvic venous or lymphatic obstruction.
Volume
93
Issue
2
First Page
540
Last Page
542
ISSN
0090-8258
Published In/Presented At
DiGiorgi, S., Schnatz, P. F., Mandavilli, S., Greene, J. F., & Curry, S. L. (2004). Transitional cell carcinoma presenting as clitoral priapism. Gynecologic oncology, 93(2), 540–542. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.01.046
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
15099976
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article