Priapism in the newborn: Management of a case

Priapism is extremely rare in newborns and generally idiopathic. The objective of present paper is to report the case of a newborn with priapism on the 2nd day of life. Clinical and paraclinical assessment did not reveal an etiology. Conservative management was instituted and the erection resolved f...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2021-11, Vol.39, p.101845, Article 101845
Main Authors: Agbara, Kouame Soroboua, Moulot, Martial Olivier, Ehua, Adjoba Manuela, Konan, Jean-Marie, Thomas, Audrey, Bankole, Roumanatou Sanni
Format: Article
Language:English
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Conservative managment
Newborn
Pediatrics
Priapism
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Summary:Priapism is extremely rare in newborns and generally idiopathic. The objective of present paper is to report the case of a newborn with priapism on the 2nd day of life. Clinical and paraclinical assessment did not reveal an etiology. Conservative management was instituted and the erection resolved fully on the fourth day of life.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101845