Priapism and hemodialysis: Case report and literature review 
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CONCLUSION: Priapism is a rarely reported complication of dialysis in adult patients and has not been described in pediatric dialysis patients. The etiology remains unclear but is hypothesized to be multifactorial including heparin-associated effects and epoetin administration. In our patients, commonality between the two included presumed high androgen levels (given age) and borderline to high hemoglobin levels in patients receiving epoetin alfa. This in combination with prior studies highlights the possible role epoetin administration may play. The role of heparin remains a possibility but is unclear. Further studies are needed to more clearly elucidate the etiology.
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Source: Clinical Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research