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Risperidone-induced priapism in an autistic child: a case report

Authors: Bouchra Aabbassi, Abdeslam Benali, Fatima Asri

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Priapism is a prolonged stimulation with painful, persistent penile erection unaccompanied by sexual desire. It is a rare but serious urological emergency. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic widely prescribed for the treatment of behavior problems in children with autism spectrum disorder. It seems associated with priapism in children.

Case presentation

We present a case of a 12-year-old Moroccan boy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who developed priapism while on an existing regimen of risperidone, and we report the treatment decisions that followed.

Conclusions

Clinicians who prescribe risperidone should be aware of the possibility of this rare complication in their patients. Information about this possible side effect and instructions regarding appropriate response should be made available to caregivers of those in the at-risk group of young patients.

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Title: Risperidone-induced priapism in an autistic child: a case report
Authors: Bouchra Aabbassi
Abdeslam Benali
Fatima Asri
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-016-0956-x

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Risperidone-induced priapism in an autistic child: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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