Sickle cell anemia

Sickle cell anemias are chronic hemolytic diseases that may induce three types of acute accidents: severe anemia, severe bacterial infections, and ischemic vasoocclusive accidents (VOA) caused by sickle-shaped red blood cells obstructing small blood vessels and capillaries. Many diverse complications can occur.

Impotence

Inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis.


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PMID (PMCID)
2354322
 MALE Adult
Penile prostheses in the management of impotence in sickle cell disease.
Douglas L, Fletcher H, Serjeant GR.
Br J Urol. 1990;65(5):533-5.
Penile prostheses in the management of impotence in sickle cell disease.
2354322
 MALE Adult
Penile prostheses in the management of impotence in sickle cell disease.
Douglas L, Fletcher H, Serjeant GR.
Br J Urol. 1990;65(5):533-5.
Priapism lasting more than 24 h in adults with homozygous sickle cell disease usually results in impotence.