Finasteride for recurrent priapism in children and adolescents: a report on 5 cases

PURPOSE: Recurrent priapism is prevalent in children. Different medications have been used to avoid new episodes, however, there is no consensus regarding the best option. The use of finasteride to treat priapism in adults has already been tested. The aim of the present study was to test the hypothe...

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Main Authors: Ubirajara Barroso Jr., Thamy C.S. Marques, Hugo F.F. Novaes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2012-10-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382012000500014