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Recurrent Priapism in Adolescent with Sickle Cell Anemia: What to do?

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  • Ligia Yumi Suzuki Moitinho
  • Livia Fratelli
  • Livia Tomita Goncalves
  • Gabriel de Azambuja Beigin
  • Luis Cesar Fava Spessoto
  • Fernando Nestor Facio Junior

Abstract

In this report, we present a case of an adolescent with sickle cell anemia and a history of recurring ischemic priapism. Thirty-two hours after the onset of priapism, the patient was submitted to drainage, washing with an adrenaline solution, local ice, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and tadalafil (5 mg/day). However, However, tumescence remained and corpus cavernosum-corpus spongiosum shunt was performed. Such patients should be treated at a specialized medical center to avoid complications, such as diminished erectile function and dissatisfaction with one’s sex life in the future. Although the early implantation of a penile prosthesis can avoid further episodes of priapism, there is no consensus in the literature on the indication of a penile implant for individuals less than 18 years of age.

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  • Ligia Yumi Suzuki Moitinho & Livia Fratelli & Livia Tomita Goncalves & Gabriel de Azambuja Beigin & Luis Cesar Fava Spessoto & Fernando Nestor Facio Junior, 2021. "Recurrent Priapism in Adolescent with Sickle Cell Anemia: What to do?," International Journal of Sciences, Office ijSciences, vol. 10(09), pages 4-5, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:adm:journl:v:10:y:2021:i:9:p:4-5
    DOI: 10.18483/ijSci.2502
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