title: Priapism associated with novel psychoactive substance abuse.
abstract: Priapism is a time-dependent emergency, which can lead to marked adverse effects on erectile function. We present the case of a patient with bipolar disorder who consumed a novel psychoactive substance, as well as an illegal substitute for sildenafil citrate. History revealed erectile dysfunction most likely secondary to hyperprolactinaema. This case, therefore, raises the question of whether this patient demographic should be routinely screened for this complaint.
authors: Murray Royal Hospital, Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Perth, United Kingdom.
authors: Patrick
authors: P
authors: Jones
authors: Lister Hospital, Department of Urology, Stevenage, United Kingdom.
authors: Bhavan Prasad
authors: BP
authors: Rai
authors: Murray Royal Hospital, Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Perth, United Kingdom.
authors: Stuart
authors: S
authors: Doig
authors: Murray Royal Hospital, Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Perth, United Kingdom.
authors: Niyaz
authors: N
authors: Ahammed
keywords: erectile dysfunction; priapism; substance-related disorders