title: Idiopathic priapism treated with inhalation of amyl nitrite.
abstract: Presented is a case of idiopathic priapism that was successfully treated with inhalation of amyl nitrite. Routine treatment measures had failed. The same patient presented on several other occasions in a similar fashion. Each time amyl nitrite was successful. An investigation for diseases known to be associated with priapism proved negative. Due to the frequency of recurrences, definitive surgical management was offered. The patient refused and has been lost to follow up.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000680:Amyl Nitrite / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011317:Priapism / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D012138:Respiratory Therapy
chemical_list: D000680:Amyl Nitrite