Unusual Presentation of Priapism Associated with Acute and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in Two Patients: Emergency Management

Priapism is a rare urological emergency. It is rarely a telltale sign of myeloid leukemia. We report two cases of acute myeloid leukemia in a child and chronic myeloid leukemia in a young adult presenting with priapism. Puncture irrigation of the corpora cavernosa followed by systemic treatment to l...

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Main Authors: Oumar Gaye, Ngor Mack Thiam, Ayun Cassell, Serigne Mourtalla Gueye, Yaya Sow, Boubacar Fall, Alain Khassim Ndoye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Urology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4982432
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Summary:Priapism is a rare urological emergency. It is rarely a telltale sign of myeloid leukemia. We report two cases of acute myeloid leukemia in a child and chronic myeloid leukemia in a young adult presenting with priapism. Puncture irrigation of the corpora cavernosa followed by systemic treatment to lower the hyperviscosity of the blood due to leukemia provided optimal outcome. Prompt emergency management is required to lower the complication of erectile dysfunction.
ISSN:2090-696X
2090-6978