Title of article :
Priapism in a 9-Year-Old Ghanaian Boy with COVID-19: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Ameyaw ، Emmanuel Department of Child Health - School of Medicine and Dentistry - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Okyere ، Isaac Department of Surgery - School of Medicine and Dentistry - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Ameyaw ، Rita Nursing and midwifery Training College , Konney ، Thomas Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - School of Medicine and Dentistry - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Ansong ، Kwadwo Ghana Health Service - Regional Health Directorate , Damalie ، Francis Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - School of Medicine and Dentistry - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Frimpong ، George Department of Radiology - School of Medicine and Dentistry - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Abstract :
Introduction: Priapism is not a common condition among children. It is a medical emergency irrespective of the age at presentation and requires immediate management to avert long-term complications.Case Presentation: We present a 9-year-old boy who presented with fever and cough for 2 days and a sustained painful erection of 5-hour duration and breathlessness just before presentation to a hospital. He eventually tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus two infections (COVID-19). He did not have any predisposing conditions such as sickle cell disease, leukaemia, or associated trauma to the pelvis or genitalia. He was also not on any implicating medication. He achieved detumescence in conservative management.Conclusion: Authors conclude that it is more likely that the patient developed priapism due to COVID-19.
Keywords :
Priapism , medical emergency , Respiratory Distress , SARs CoV 2 infection
Journal title :
Translational Research in Urology
Journal title :
Translational Research in Urology
