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Peyronie's disease

Abstract

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NORD is very grateful to Wayne J. Hellstrom, MD, for updating the content of this report and Stephanie McAllister Bartlett for editorial assistance, at the Tulane University Health Sciences Center, Department of Urology.

Synonyms of Peyronie's disease

fibrous plaques of the penis
fibrous sclerosis of the penis
penile fibromatosis
penile fibrosis
penile induration
plastic induration corpora cavernosa
plastic induration of the penis
Van Buren's disease

Disorder Subdivisions

No subdivisions found.

General Discussion

Peyronie's disease is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by the development of fibrous plaques on surrounding fascial layer of the adult male penis. Affected individuals may experience pain, have cord-like lesions on the penis, and/or exhibit abnormal curvature of the penis when erect. In some cases, these conditions may make normal sexual intercourse impossible for affected individuals unless treated. Symptoms may be chronic or spontaneously resolve in 3.2-12% of patients. The exact cause of Peyronie's disease is not known.

Organizations related to Peyronie's disease

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