title: Heparin-associated priapism.
abstract: A patient who developed priapism 7 hr after stopping an intravenous heparin infusion is described. Abnormal spontaneous platelet aggregation was demonstrated whilst on heparin treatment and is thought to play a role in the aetiology of heparin induced priapism.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010974:Platelet Aggregation / Q000187:drug effects; D010979:Platelet Function Tests; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin