Stuttering priapism associated with hereditary spherocytosis.

Publication/Presentation Date

10-1-2007

Abstract

Stuttering priapism is a clinical phenomenon that occurs commonly in certain patient populations, including sickle cell anemia and other hematologic dyscrasias. Although the mechanism is still not completely understood, treatment is focused on prevention of recurrence in the outpatient setting, and immediate detumescence and minimizing corporal fibrosis in the acute setting. We present a case of stuttering priapism in a 44 year-old male with hereditary spherocytosis and discuss the pathophysiology and clinical management of this entity.

Volume

14

Issue

5

First Page

3702

Last Page

3704

ISSN

1195-9479

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

17949526

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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