Acute Ischemic Priapism

Abstract

We present a case of a healthy, 36-year-old man with acute ischemic priapism. Several causes of priapism are discussed within the manuscript including medications and blood dyscrasias. The diagnosis and treatment of priapism is also covered. Acute ischemic priapism is an emergent condition that primary care providers, particularly family medicine and emergency department providers, need to be comfortable evaluating and treating. Particularly in more rural communities, primary care providers may need to intervene, even surgically, to resolve the acute event and preserve erectile function. Timely intervention is necessary to maximize the best patient outcomes.