El priapismo en la drepanocitosis

priapism is an abnormal, lengthy and painful penis erection non-related to sexual desire. most of patients affected have the so-called ischemic priapism with significant repercussions on erectile function. incidence of patients presenting with drepanocytemia is higher than 40% and its management as well as its prophylaxis have distinctive features that even today are a matter of research and controversies. hydroxyurea may be useful in preventive treatment of this complication, although the daily dose may be a bit higher than usual in these patients.