Priapism
"Priapism" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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A prolonged painful erection that may lasts hours and is not associated with sexual activity. It is seen in patients with SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, advanced malignancy, spinal trauma; and certain drug treatments.
| Descriptor ID |
D011317
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C12.294.494.786
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| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Priapism" by people in Profiles.
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Chrouser KL, Ajiboye OB, Oyetunji TA, Chang DC. Priapism in the United States: the changing role of sickle cell disease. Am J Surg. 2011 Apr; 201(4):468-74.