[Priapism and activated protein C resistance].
Priapism is a rare disease that can be secondary to a clotting disorder. The authors report the first published case of priapism due to a heterozygous mutation of factor V Leiden responsible for activated protein C resistance in a patient treated with low molecular weight heparin. A similar case has already been reported, but with a homozygous mutation. Priapism must therefore be considered to be a thromboembolic event and the presence of a clotting disorder should be systematically investigated in the absence of an obvious aetiology.
Guichard
Guillaume
G
Service d'Urologie, Hôpital Saint-Jacques, Besançon.
Henry
Pierre Charles
PC
Bittard
Hugues
H
Kleinclauss
François
F
D020016:Activated Protein C Resistance / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D000328:Adult; D005165:Factor V / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009154:Mutation; D011317:Priapism / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*
C095381:factor V Leiden; D005165:Factor V