Korean J Urol.
2002 Aug;43(8):720-722.
Recurrent Priapism Associated with Splenectomy
- Affiliations
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- 1Deparment of Urology, College of Medicine, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Korea. ksleemd@mail.dongguk.ac.kr
Abstract
- Priapism is a prolonged erection of the corpus cavernosum that is unaccompanied by sexual desire. It has been classified into 2 main groups: primary (idiopathic) or secondary. The common conditions associated with a secondary priapism include sickle cell anemia, trauma, leukemia, a cancerous invasion of the penis, drugs, alcohol ingestion, various venous thromboembolic diseases, intravenous fat for parenteral nutrition, and other less common disorders.1 A splenectomy has not been previously identified as a predisposing factor except for a report of 3 cases of priapism who underwent a splenectomy.2 We experienced a case of recurrent priapism following a splenectomy that developed in 30 years old man.
