Highlights
- •Stuttering priapism is a rare urologic condition and often starts in childhood.
- •Sickle cell disease is a common contributor of stuttering priapism.
- •Awareness of stuttering priapism is essential to avoid further complications.
- •Primary goals to manage stuttering priapism are reducing the frequency of episodes.
- •Establishing a trusting relationship is paramount for interprofessional care.
Abstract
Stuttering priapism is a rare and underinvestigated urologic condition reported in
individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is the most common cause of stuttering
priapism. Stuttering priapism, also known as recurrent or intermittent priapism, manifests
as transient, repetitive, painful episodes of prolonged erections with intermittent
periods of detumescence without sexual stimulation. The tumescence or erection can
result in ischemic damage to the corporal tissues. A detailed history and physical
examination are paramount for interprofessional management. The nurse practitioner
is in a key position to assist individuals with SCD in identification, prevention,
and management of stuttering priapism.
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Biography
All authors are at the Ball State University School of Nursing, Muncie, IN. Sheila Y. Abebe, DNP, BC-FNP, is an Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director and can be reached at [email protected]
Biography
Elizabeth Goldsby, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor and teaches in the Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
Biography
Kalyn Renbarger, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor and Associate Baccalaureate Program Director.
Biography
Gabriel Hall, BA, is a graduate student.
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Published online: February 15, 2023
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In compliance with standard ethical guidelines, the authors report no relationships with business or industry that may pose a conflict of interest.
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