Priapism in Teenager Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia: A Rare Occurrence

Authors

  • Rathore Narendra Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment & Institute, S.P.Medical College, Bikaner (Rajasthan). Author
  • Jakhar Shankar L. Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment & Institute, S.P.Medical College, Bikaner (Rajasthan). Author
  • Jain Sandeep Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment & Institute, S.P.Medical College, Bikaner (Rajasthan). Author
  • Bardia M. R. Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Treatment & Institute, S.P.Medical College, Bikaner (Rajasthan). Author

Keywords:

Priapism, CML, Treatment

Abstract

Priapism in Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia(CML) is an unusual presentation but some cases are diagnosed due to complain 
of priapism. Priapism may be due to leukostasis associated with greatly exaggerated blood leukocyte count as low flow (ischemic) or high flow (non ischemic) type. Treatment option includes- aspiration, sympathomimetic agents, leukapheresis, cytotoxic therapy and shunt surgery. Study case was a 11-yearold boy presented with priapism and fullness in abdomen. Careful physical examination and blood investigations revealed CML. We treated conservatively and priapism resolved in 24 hours.

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Published

2011-12-30

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 4 (2011)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Priapism in Teenager Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia: A Rare Occurrence. (2011). Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, 1(4), 225-226. https://ajphs.com/index.php/ajphs/article/view/704