Priapism often occurs in male patients with:
A. Sickle cell anemia
B. Low testosterone
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Autonomic neuropathy
ANS: A
Priapism is often a condition of vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell anemia. Vascular congestion of the penis can occur secondary to hypoxia, stressful event, or exertion in males with SCA.
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