title: Idiopathic priapism.
abstract: Idiopathic priapism is rarely seen in children. Two children with idiopathic priapism are presented, followed by a detailed discussion of priapism. Particular attention is paid to idiopathic priapism. Additionally, an algorithm for diagnosing and managing children presenting with priapism is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. pitettr@chplink.chp.edu
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Pitetti
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nangia
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Bhende
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011317:Priapism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy