Priapism can be due to?: (A) C.M.L, (B) Myelo-fibrosis, (C) A.I.H.A., (D) Thrombocytopenia
Answer is A. Ans. (a) C.M.LRef: Harrison 19th ed. / 324y 634Priapism is characterized by prolonged, painful and irreducible erection, not resulting in ejaculation. It is an emergency with a poor prognosis, as the risk of impotence is 50%.Causes of Priapism* Sickle cell anemia* Chronic myelogenous leukemia, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia* Drugs