Peyronie's disease

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Introduction Signs and symptoms Causes Risk factors When to seek medical advice

Screening and diagnosis Complications Treatment Prevention Coping skills

Introduction

Peyronie's (pa-ro-NEEZ) disease causes a bent penis during erection. A hard, fibrous layer of scar tissue (plaque) develops under the skin on the upper or lower side of the penis. When the penis is erect, the scar tissue pulls the affected area off at an angle, causing a curved penis. The plaque, formed by thickened layers of soft tissue in the penis is noncancerous (benign). The condition can cause pain and make sexual intercourse difficult.

Sometimes Peyronie's disease improves without treatment, so your doctor may initially recommend a wait-and-see approach. Treatments of Peyronie's disease involve nonsurgical and surgical approaches.

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