Recurrent Priapism Associated with Splenectomy / 대한비뇨기과학회지
Korean Journal of Urology
; : 720-722, 2002.
Article
em Ko
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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.
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Assunto principal:
Pênis
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Priapismo
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Esplenectomia
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Leucemia
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Causalidade
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Nutrição Parenteral
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Ingestão de Alimentos
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Anemia Falciforme
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Ko
Revista:
Korean Journal of Urology
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article