Case Report
Volume: 5 | Issue: 11 | Published: Dec 03, 2021 | Pages: 313 - 318 | DOI: 10.24911/ejmcr/173-1618986166
A case report of pediatric high-flow priapism: the management of a rare condition
Authors: Ugur Aferin , Nazli Gulsum Akyel , Hamdi Ozkara
Article Info
Authors
Ugur Aferin
Department of Urology, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Nazli Gulsum Akyel
Department of Radiology, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Hamdi Ozkara
Department of Urology, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Publication History
Received: April 23, 2021
Revised: October 11, 2021
Accepted: October 13, 2021
Published: December 03, 2021
Abstract
Background: High-flow priapism is extremely rare, especially in childhood and usually occurs after a penile or perineal trauma. It must be differentiated from low-flow priapism, which requires urgent treatment. Treatment options of high-flow priapism include conservative approach, embolization, and surgical ligation. Case Presentation: A 6-year-old boy presented with a semi-rigid and painless penile erection. With the diagnosis of high-flow priapism, he underwent conservative therapy. After 4 weeks of conservative treatment, priapism was no longer existed, and no recurrence occurred during the 2-year follow-up. Conclusion: Conservative approach should be applied before the invasive interventions as it is easy to apply and has no side effects.
Keywords: Priapism, Child, High-flow, Penile trauma, Case report, green
