Table 1.

Common known causes of priapism

Perineal Trauma[10]

Neurogenic Disorders (E.g. cauda equina, spinal cord injury)[11,12]

Haematological Disorders (E.g. Sickle Cell Disease, thalassaemia)[10]

Tumours[13]

Medications (E.g. vasoactive erectile agents, α-receptor antagonists, anticoagulants)[11,14]

Recreational Drugs (E.g. alcohol, marijuana, cocaine)[11]

Toxin Mediated Infections (E.g. Scorpion sting, malaria)[11]

Penile Tattooing[15]

Acute Infections[1]

Metabolic disorders (E.g. amyloidosis, diabetes)[11]

Shows some of the causes of priapism identified in the literature.