Sunday, 2 June 2019

Penile induration

Disease class: Connective tissue diseases
Disease class: Penile diseases
 

Also known as

  • Peyronie disease 

 

Definition

  • This refers to a progressive thickening of the tissues along the penile shaft, causing contraction and curvature towards the affected area. There is often pain associated with the lesion.

 

Management

Conservative

Minimise any sources of penile trauma

 

Surgical

Aims to correct deformity and restore function.
May cause reduction in penile length or cause chronic pain.

 

Medical 

Injections
Vibration therapy

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