Risperidone-induced priapism in an autistic child: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Priapism is a prolonged stimulation with painful, persistent penile erection unaccompanied by sexual desire. It is a rare but serious urological emergency. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic widely prescribed for the treatment of behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. It seems associated with priapism in children.


METHODS
We present a case of a 12-year-old Moroccan boy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who developed priapism while on an existing regimen of risperidone, and we report the treatment decisions that followed.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinicians who prescribe risperidone should be aware of the possibility of this rare complication in their patients. Information about this possible side effect and instructions regarding appropriate response should be made available to caregivers of those in the at-risk group of young patients.
Research Team for Mental Health, University Hospital Mohamed VI, Marrakesh, Morocco. aabbassi-iam@hotmail.com.
Bouchra
B
Aabbassi
Research Team for Mental Health, University Hospital Mohamed VI, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Abdeslam
A
Benali
Research Team for Mental Health, University Hospital Mohamed VI, Marrakesh, Morocco.
Fatima
F
Asri
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009018:Morocco; D011317:Priapism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018967:Risperidone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D018967:Risperidone
Autistic child; Priapism; Risperidone; Side effect