Priapism for 10 days in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia: a case report
Abdulmalik Addar, Omar Al Fraidi, Ahmed Nazer, Naif Althonayan, Yahya Ghazwani
Abstract
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been linked to thromboembolic complications. Priapism has been reported only once in link to SARS-CoV2. Here we report the second case of priapism in a patient with SARS-CoV2; our case is unique in being that the patient had priapism for 10 days while being hospitalized. We discuss potential causes and possible prevention strategies. The patient was managed by aspiration and Phenylephrine injection and achieved detumescence and reported normal erection at 2 weeks follow-up.
Topics & Concepts
PriapismMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Pneumonia2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirusPhenylephrineAtypical pneumoniaAnesthesiaIntensive care medicineSurgeryInternal medicineVirologyBlood pressureInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakDiseaseSexual function and dysfunction studiesGenital Health and DiseaseBody Image and Dysmorphia Studies