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Priapism in Childhood
Author(s) -
DEWAN P. A.,
TAN H. L.,
AULDIST A. W.,
MOSS D. I. McL.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1989.tb05295.x
Subject(s) - priapism , conservative management , medicine , disease , conservative treatment , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , surgery , pathology
Summary— Priapism is a rare condition in childhood; the majority of reported cases are in boys with sickle cell disease, where conservative management is often appropriate. Our experience with 4 cases, with differing aetiologies, and a review of the literature highlight the need for aggressive therapy when conservative measures fail.