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Priapism in the newborn: Management of a case
Kouame Soroboua Agbara1, Martial Olivier Moulot1, Adjoba Manuela Ehua1
1Teaching Hospital of Treichville, Abidjan, 01 BP V03 Abidjan 01, Cote d'Ivoire.
Urology Case Reports
|September 27, 2021
Summary
Priapism in newborns is very rare and often has no identifiable cause. This case report details a newborn experiencing priapism, which resolved with conservative management.
Area of Science:
- Neonatology
- Pediatric Urology
Background:
- Priapism, a persistent erection unrelated to sexual stimulation, is exceptionally uncommon in neonates.
- Idiopathic cases, where the cause is unknown, are the general presentation in this age group.
Observation:
- A case of a newborn presenting with priapism on the second day of life is described.
- Comprehensive clinical and paraclinical evaluations were performed to ascertain the etiology.
Findings:
- No specific cause for the priapism could be identified through the assessments.
- Conservative management strategies were initiated for the infant.
Implications:
- The successful conservative management of neonatal priapism suggests a favorable prognosis in select cases.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on idiopathic neonatal priapism and its management.
