Recurrent priapism in the setting of cannabis use

Source:

Montgomery, S., Sirju, K., Bear, J. et al. Recurrent priapism in the setting of cannabis use. J Cannabis Res 2, 7 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42238-020-0015-8

Abstract

Priapism (persistent and painful erection of the penis) is a notable urological emergency, with over 90% of those remaining erect for 24 h losing sexual function. Drug-induced priapism is common in the adult population, with intracavernosal injectables for erectile dysfunction topping the list. A variety of illicit drugs associated with priapism have been described; however, we are not aware of any other case reports showing cannabis alone as the inciting factor. Here, we present a case of a healthy 32-year-old African American man with a history of stuttering (recurrent) priapism secondary to mild cannabis substance use without comorbid substance use, licit or illicit.