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Tests and diagnosis
By Mayo Clinic staffYour doctor will conduct tests to diagnose the condition and understand the severity of your symptoms. These tests will include the following:
Physical exam
Your doctor will feel (palpate) your penis when it's flaccid (not erect) to identify the presence, exact location and amount of scar tissue. He or she may also measure the length of your penis. If the condition continues to worsen, this first measurement helps determine whether the penis has shortened.
Ultrasound
Your doctor will likely use an ultrasound device to examine the penis when it's erect. You will receive an injection directly into the penis that causes it to become erect. You'll be given a local anesthesia to lessen pain before the injection.
The ultrasound, which uses sound waves to produce images of soft tissues, can show the presence of plaques, blood flow to the penis and any abnormalities. Your doctor may use these images of the penis to measure the degree of curvature.
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