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Non-ischaemic priapism without trauma in a patient with relapsing Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Non-ischaemic priapism is a rare subtype, almost always associated with trauma. We report the case of a 26-years-old male with significant medical history of relapsing Henoch-Schönlein purpura, who presented with a painless, persistent erection for 1-week. Notably, there was no history of trauma. Nevertheless, corporal blood analysis and imaging confirmed the suspicion of non-ischaemic priapism, caused by a right intracavernosal artery fistula at the base of the penis. He underwent selective artery embolization with microcoils with immediate detumescence and no long-term sexual dysfunction.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103287

Authors: Miguel Gil, José Cabrita Carneiro, Luís Campos Pinheiro

Institutions: Unidade Local de Saúde de São José, Hospital de São José

Language: English

Topic: Urological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Urology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160