HighlightsPriapism is a condition characterized by ≥4 hr continues penile erection, without sexual stimulation.The most common causes of ischemic priapism is the idiopathic.The presence of extra-urological signs and symptoms must suggest malignancy.The main step is establishing specific treatment of the underlying disease.Surgery is reserved only if conservative therapy was unsatisfactory.
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