Recurrent priapism in spinal cord injury: A case report

The case report describes a young man with a spinal cord injury who experienced frequent, unwanted erections. These erections were not related to sexual stimulation and occurred many times throughout the day and night. The patient was treated with baclofen, a medication that can help relax muscles. After starting baclofen, the frequency and duration of the erections decreased, and the patient was satisfied with the treatment. The authors present this case to remind doctors that recurrent priapism can occur in men with spinal cord injuries. They also discuss the use of medications, particularly baclofen, to manage this condition.

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  Recurrent priapism is a rare condition in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
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  Baclofen was effective in reducing the frequency and duration of recurrent priapism in a patient with complete cervical spinal cord injury.
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  The presentation of this case is to remind clinicians about recurrent priapism in SCI patients and the use of baclofen to alleviate the condition.