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Henoch‐Schönlein purpura and priapism
Author(s) -
Lind J,
Mackay A,
Withers SJ
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2002.00028.x
Subject(s) - priapism , medicine , purpura (gastropod) , henoch schonlein purpura , dermatology , etiology , population , pediatrics , surgery , vasculitis , disease , environmental health , ecology , biology
This is the first report of priapism in a child with Henoch‐Schönlein purpura. Priapism is a condition rarely seen in childhood. When seen in the paediatric population, it is most often associated with haematological disorders. On a world‐wide basis, sickle cell anaemia accounts for the majority of childhood priapism. Failure to treat priapism can lead to serious sequelae, including fibrosis and impotence.