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Effect of leukapheresis on pain reduction in leukemic priapism

Asian Journal of Transfusion Science, 2022
Priapism is a rare presentation of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML). It is also considered a medical emergency as delay in treatment may lead to impotence.
Shahida Noushad, Dibyajyoti Sahoo, Abhishekh Basavarajegowda, Esha Toora, Purshotam Paudel   +4 more
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Hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide) use in adults with haemoglobin SC disease: A real‐world study in Quebec

British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
Summary Haemoglobin SC (HbSC) disease is the second most prevalent form of sickle cell disease, but evidence for hydroxyurea (hydroxycarbamide; HU) to prevent pain episodes was limited until the prospective identification of variables as outcomes for treatment (PIVOT) trial.
Alice Girard, Laurianne Charette, Mélissa Haouchine, Laurence Bozec, Mohamed Zakaria Bachir Bouyadjera, Mariane Poitras, Vincent‐Thierry Taillefer, Chloé Trudeau, Yves Pastore, Nathalie Letarte, Stéphanie Forté   +10 more
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Stuttering priapism in a pediatric patient with pheochromocytoma-induced thrombocytosis

Urology Annals, 2022
Priapism is an erection of more than 4 h without sexual stimulation. Ischemic priapism may lead to irreversible erectile dysfunction after a long-lasting period.
Sarayuth Boonchai, Surasak Sangkhathat, Wison Laochareonsuk, Worapat Attawettayanon   +3 more
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Is There a Difference in Occurrence of Complications Between Adults With Hemoglobin SS and Hemoglobin SC Disease: An Extended Systematic Review

European Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) is characterized by both acute and chronic complications. The clinical manifestation of these complications differs between genotypes. Given the large amount of research already published, this systematic review aims to offer a complete overview of types of sickle cell complications between adults in the most common ...
Martijn van der Meer, Kim Velsink, Wing H. Tong, Jan W. Schoones   +3 more
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Clitoral Priapism in a Transgender Male

Sexual Medicine, 2021
Introduction: Clitoral priapism due to venous outflow obstruction is a rare event and medical emergency. Androgen-induced clitoromegaly in transgender men has not been previously identified as a risk factor.
Rebecca E. Kusko, BS, MS, Esha Singhal, BS, Robert P. Kauffman, MD   +2 more
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Undetectable Hydroxyurea Levels in the Majority of Sickle Cell Disease Patients, Especially in Young Children

American Journal of Hematology, Volume 101, Issue 9, Page 2297-2310, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Hydroxyurea (HU) is the most widely prescribed disease‐modifying treatment in sickle cell disease (SCD), though treatment responses vary due to metabolism and adherence. We examined HU blood levels and treatment response in patients with homozygous sickle cell disease (HbSS).
Sigrid van der Veen, Bart J. Biemond, Marjon H. Cnossen, Pablo Bartolucci, Maria P. Boaro, Betzabel Cajiao Garcia, Raffaella Colombatti, M. D'Agnolo, Karin Fijnvandraat, Anna Collado Gimbert, Amira Idrizovic, Petros Kountouris, Mar Mañú‐Pereira, Elisabetta Mezzalira, Mariane de Montalembert, Erfan Nur, A. Pham Hung D' Alexandry D'Orengiani, Tiziana Sanavia, Saskia E. M. Schols, Marissa J. M. Traets, Minke A. E. Rab, Sara I. Reidel, Anita W. Rijneveld, Yosr Zaouali, Nanda M. Verhoeven‐Duif, Judith J. M. Jans, Eduard J. van Beers   +26 more
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Nocturnal awakening secondary to pain in sleep‐related painful erection: A case report and literature review

Sleep Research, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 286-291, September 2026.
Abstract A 41‐year‐old male patient presented with a 13‐year history of recurrent nocturnal penile pain associated with erections during sleep. Over the course of his illness, the patient attended outpatient clinics on 298 occasions and was hospitalized three times. The primary symptom reported was erectile pain occurring during sleep.
Liping Zhang, Jinxiang Cheng, Jiaxiu He, Rui Guo, Changjun Su, Xianchao Zhao   +5 more
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Evaluation of The Use of Hydroxyurea in Treating Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in Central Africa's Rural Area

eJHaem, Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is highly prevalent in Central Africa. This disease causes severe manifestations in children, requiring treatment. Hydroxyurea (HU) is currently the most effective treatment for SCA. We evaluated the use of HU in children living in rural Central Africa.
Gloire Mbayabo, Paul Lumbala Kabuyi, Mamy Ngole, Aimé Lumaka, Valerie Race, Gert Matthijs, Tite Mikobi Minga, Koenraad Devriendt, Chris Van Geet, Prosper Tshilobo Lukusa   +9 more
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Hematological parameters in sick cell anemia patients with and without priapism

Annals of Saudi Medicine, 2006
Background: Priapism was associated with certain hematological parameters in sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients in one report but not in another.
Ahmed Sagir, Ibrahim Umma, Hassan Abba
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Prognostic Factors for Postoperative Complications. An Aggregate Protocol for 10 Observational Studies From the Danish TRIPLE‐A Cohort of 1.2 Million Surgeries

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 70, Issue 7, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Postoperative complications substantially increase morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Understanding prognostic factors is essential for risk stratification, targeted prevention strategies, and development of prediction models.
Anders Peder Højer Karlsen, Asta Prescott, Caroline Folkersen, Jens Laigaard, Atena Saito, Caroline Lando Klammer, Mik Wetterslev, Emil Ipsen Ørskov, Mathilde Fahrendorff, Rebecca Kiær, Helene Holm Laigaard, Nichlas Hovmand, Lars Hyldborg Lundstrøm, Sebastian Buhl Rasmussen, Anders Kehlet Nørskov, Markus Harboe Olsen   +15 more
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