Abstract

Introduction: Priapism, a time-sensitive urologic emergency, is associated with hematologic disorders, malignancies, trauma, pharmaceuticals, and recreational drugs.

Case Report: A 51-year-old male presented with 36 hours of priapism after recreational use of nonprescribed pharmaceuticals including an oral phosphodiesterase inhibitor and intracorporally injected erectile medications, together with unspecified quantities of cocaine and alcohol. Venous blood gas confirmed ischemic priapism. Detumescence was achieved with intracavernosal phenylephrine injection, aspiration, and irrigation.

Conclusion: This case highlights the risk that recreational use of vasoactive medications by patients who seek to prolong sexual activity may lead to delayed presentation for ischemic priapism

Details

Title
Pharmacologically-induced Recreational Priapism: Case Report and Review
Author
Kunas, Grace; Smereck, Janet A; Ladkany, Diana; Davis, Jonathan E
Section
Case Report
Publication year
2020
Publication date
2020
Publisher
University of California Digital Library - eScholarship
e-ISSN
2474252X
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2459277343
Copyright
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