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Malignant refractory priapism: An urologist's nightmare.

Vinod Kumar Prabhuswamy1, Pramod Krishnappa1, Krishnaprasad Tyagaraj1

  • 1Department of Urology, NU Hospitals, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Urology Annals
|May 2, 2019
PubMed
Summary

Malignant priapism, a rare condition linked to cancer, requires individualized treatment. This study details two cases, highlighting varied causes and management approaches for persistent, painful erections.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Malignant priapism is a persistent erection caused by cancer invasion or metastasis.
  • It is a rare but serious condition requiring prompt diagnosis and management.

Observation:

  • Two distinct cases of malignant priapism were analyzed.
  • Case 1: A 75-year-old male with a history of high-grade bladder cancer presented with priapism post-cystectomy, experiencing persistent pain and partial tumescence despite intervention.
  • Case 2: A 66-year-old male with Multiple Myeloma presented with painful priapism, ultimately requiring corporotomy and drainage with loss of erection.

Findings:

  • Management strategies for malignant priapism must be tailored to the individual patient's clinical presentation and underlying etiology.
Keywords:
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  • Successful pain relief may sometimes be achieved at the expense of erectile function.

    • Implications:

    • This study underscores the importance of considering malignant priapism in cancer patients presenting with prolonged erections.
    • Individualized treatment approaches are crucial for optimizing outcomes in these complex cases.
    • Further research into standardized management protocols for malignant priapism is warranted.