Priapism: an unusual complication of heparin therapy for sudden deafness.
Two cases of priapism occurring during heparin therapy for sudden hearing loss are reported. The association of anticoagulants and priapism is increasingly recognized. Literature studying possible mechanisms of the role of heparin in priapism is reviewed.
D000368:Aged; D003639:Hearing Loss, Sudden / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy
D006493:Heparin