Priapism and Sickle Cell Disease: Special Considerations in Etiology, Management, and Prevention

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited medical condition where sickled red blood cells cause vaso-occlusive crisis. One major complication of SCD is priapism, defined as an erection of the penis lasting over four hours beyond sexual stimulation or orgasm. SCD priapism is caused by sickled erythro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2021-10, Vol.156, p.e40-e47
Hauptverfasser:	Ahuja, Geeta, Ibecheozor, Chukwuka, Okorie, Nnaemeka C., Jain, Anish J., Coleman, Pamela W., Metwalli, Adam R., Tonkin, Jeremy B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anemia, Sickle Cell - complications Humans Male Priapism - diagnosis Priapism - etiology Priapism - prevention & control Priapism - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited medical condition where sickled red blood cells cause vaso-occlusive crisis. One major complication of SCD is priapism, defined as an erection of the penis lasting over four hours beyond sexual stimulation or orgasm. SCD priapism is caused by sickled erythrocytes obstructing venous outflow and can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction. This article reviews the pathology, physiology, and management of SCD priapism, including potential novel therapeutic agents.
ISSN:	0090-4295 1527-9995
DOI:	10.1016/j.urology.2021.06.010