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Case Reports
. 2015;68(4):447-9.
doi: 10.5173/ceju.2015.676. Epub 2015 Nov 4.

Priapism associated with novel psychoactive substance abuse

Patrick Jones  1 , Bhavan Prasad Rai  2 , Stuart Doig  1 , Niyaz Ahammed  1
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Case Reports

Priapism associated with novel psychoactive substance abuse

Patrick Jones et al. Cent European J Urol. 2015.

Abstract

Priapism is a time-dependent emergency, which can lead to marked adverse effects on erectile function. We present the case of a patient with bipolar disorder who consumed a novel psychoactive substance, as well as an illegal substitute for sildenafil citrate. History revealed erectile dysfunction most likely secondary to hyperprolactinaema. This case, therefore, raises the question of whether this patient demographic should be routinely screened for this complaint.

Keywords: erectile dysfunction; priapism; substance-related disorders.

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