Priapism as a manifestation of isolated genital vasculitis

J Rheumatol. 1991 Jun;18(6):902-3.

Abstract

Vasculitis may affect virtually any organ system in the body. We describe a patient who presented with priapism due to isolated genital vasculitis. This responded promptly to oral corticosteroids. In patients presenting with priapism, a possible underlying vasculitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis; the treatment for this may be nonsurgical.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penis / blood supply*
  • Penis / pathology
  • Priapism / diagnosis
  • Priapism / etiology
  • Priapism / pathology*
  • Vasculitis / complications
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis
  • Vasculitis / pathology*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones