Relapsing erysipelas mimicking priapism 12 h after coitus

Authors: BÖHMER, U.; KORTING, H. C.

Source: Sexual Dysfunction, Volume 1, Number 1, February 1998 , pp. 57-58(2)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Abstract:

Background Erysipelas of the genital area can mimick priapism although it has not been reported in this context.

Subject In this paper we describe a patient with erysipelas of the genitals that was first diagnosed as priapism. 12 h after coitus the patient presented with night sweats, swelling in the genital area, with pain and an itching sensation. He had had recurrent erythema and massive swelling of his genitals since 1993. There was no history of injection into the penis and no entrance for an infection could be found at the penis and scrotum.

Treatment The patient was treated with cefotaxime 3 × 2 g day⁻¹, and ciclopiroxolamine cream and chinolinol dressings.

Results The patient experienced a resolution of the swelling of penis and scrotum within 8 days.

Conclusion We conclude that in cases reminiscent of priapism erysipelas should be considered.

Keywords: C-reactive protein; coitus; erysipelas; priapism

Document Type: Case report

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1460-2679.1998.00005.x

Affiliations: 1: Department of Dermatology, Ludwig-Maximilian University, Frauenlobstraße 9-11, D-80337 Munich, Germany

Publication date: 1998-02-01