Peyronie's Disease
- Penis is deviated during an erection.
- The deviation is caused by a plaque (scar tissue) in the shaft of the penis.
- There may be a history of trauma but most often there is no obvious cause.
- The penis appears normal when it is flaccid but a plaque can usually be felt on the shaft of the penis during physical exam.
- Most get worse.
- All patients need a referral to a urologist.
- Many patients are placed on medication during a period of observation
- Vitamin E, Ca++ channel blockers and Potaba
- Surgery is indicated only if the disease is interfering with sexual function.
- Surgery is simple and can be done as an outpatient.
- Vitamin E, Ca++ channel blockers and Potaba
Content by Dr Íomhar O' Sullivan 05/07/2004. Reviewed by Dr ÍOS 26/05/2006. Next review 26/05/2007.
