Priapism as a presentation of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in a child.
We report a case of a child who presented to the ED with priapism. This was the initial presentation of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). To our knowledge, this is the first report of a child with T-cell ALL presenting with priapism. This case demonstrates the importance of identifying the underlying cause of priapism, as it directly impacts on both initial and ongoing management.
Werther
Rebecca
R
Emergency Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. bec_w@yahoo.com
Oakley
Edward
E
Heath
John A
JA
D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D015459:Leukemia-Lymphoma, Adult T-Cell / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D011317:Priapism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012074:Remission Induction; D016896:Treatment Outcome