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Priapism

Priapism is a persistent, painful erection not related to sexual stimulation, lasting at least 2–4 hours. It is classified into Non-ischemic (high flow, arterial): and Ischemic (low flow, veno-occlusive)

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Epididymo-orchitis

Epididymo-orchitis is inflammation of the epididymis and/or testis, usually due to infection. Most commonly from a urinary tract infection but may also be as a result of a sexually transmitted infection.

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Cervical artery dissection

Cervical artery dissections (CADs) involve the carotid or vertebral arteries and are a significant cause of stroke in young people. Internal carotid artery dissections are most common

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Acute ischaemic limb

Limb ischaemia is generally classified on the basis of its onset and severity, and may be complete, incomplete or irreversible

Sheehan Syndrome

Sheehan Syndrome

Postpartum hypopituitarism following ischaemic necrosis of the anterior pituitary gland. Pituitary necrosis occurs secondary to hypophyseal portal vessel thrombosis following significant postpartum haemorrhage, hypovolemia, and shock.

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a permanent localised or diffuse dilatation of the abdominal aorta to 1.5 times its normal diameter that involving all three layers of the vessel wall