Priapism and Paraphimosis Quiz
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What are the potential causes of priapism mentioned in the text?

  • Idiopathic, necrosis, and urethrostomy
  • Vascular abnormalities, penile masses, and sexual stimulation
  • Drugs, trauma, and castration in cats (correct)
  • Myelopathy, testosterone mediation, and ephedrine

    • Why is castration not helpful in treating priapism?

  • It exacerbates penile masses and urethrostomy
  • Castration is only helpful in idiopathic cases
  • It is ineffective in testosterone-mediated priapism (correct)
  • It worsens the condition by causing necrosis or gangrene

    • What is the recommended therapy if priapism is nonischemic and no primary cause is identified?

  • Castration and amputation of the penis
  • Therapy with gabapentin, ephedrine, or terbutaline (correct)
  • Surgical intervention and urethrostomy
  • Therapy with testosterone and ephedrine

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