Korean J Urol.
2005 Apr;46(4):430-432.
Non-ischemic Priapism of Unknown Etiology in Child
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. sjkim@wonju.yonsei.ac.kr
Abstract
- Priapism is defined as a prolonged erection of the penis unrelated to sexual desire or manual stimulation. Non-ischemic priapism frequently occurs as a result of penile or perineal trauma, but the unknown etiology is rare in boys. We report a case in a 6-year-old boy who was managed successfully with conservative treatment consisting of steroid tapering and perineal ice-pack compression therapy following blood gas analysis of the cavernosum and penile duplex ultrasonography. Complete detumescence was achieved after two weeks. Thus far, the patient has had no recurrence for 6 months.
