Priapism

Priapism

Q. 1 In children persistent priapism may result due to

 A Thrombosis of venous plexus

 B

Leukaemia

 C

Wilm’s tumour

 D

Trauma

Q. 1

In children persistent priapism may result due to

 A

Thrombosis of venous plexus

 B

Leukaemia

 C

Wilm’s tumour

 D

Trauma

Ans. B

Explanation:

Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., Leukaemia 


Q. 2

Priapism occurs in:         

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 A

Snake bite

 B

Rati poisoning

 C

Cantharide poisoning

 D

Arsenic poisoning

Ans. C

Explanation:

Ans. Cantharide poisoning


Q. 3

A 30 yr old male presented to the ER with recurrent episodes of unwanted, persistent & painful erections. The present episode started almost 4 hrs back. Which of the following has to be suspected?

 A

Sickle cell anaemia

 B

Hairy cell leukaemia

 C

Paraphimosis

 D

Urethral stenosis

Ans. A

Explanation:

Ans.A. Sickle cell anaemia

    • He presents with Priapism.
    • Priapism is defined as A prolonged erection of the penis, usually without sexual arousal, lasting for > 4 hours.
    • In people with sickle cell disease, the sickling of red blood cells can cause an erection. Blood is unable to flow out of the penis because the vessels are blocked by sickled blood cells. Priapism can be very painful and is a serious condition.

Low-flow priapism may be due to any of the following:

  • An excessive release of neurotransmitters.
  • Blockage of draining venules (eg, mechanical interference in sickle cell crisis, leukaemia, or excessive use of intravenous parenteral lipids).
  • Paralysis of the intrinsic detumescence mechanism.
  • Prolonged relaxation of the intracavernous smooth muscles (most often caused by the use of exogenous smooth-muscle relaxants such as injectable intra-cavernosal prostaglandin E I).
  • Prolonged low-flow priapism leads to a painful ischemic state, which can cause fibrosis of the corporeal smooth muscle and cavernosal artery thrombosis. 
  • The degree of ischemia is a function of the number of emissary veins involved and the duration of occlusion.


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