| Peyronie's disease |
Peyronie's disease is a rare connective tissue disorder involving the growth of fibrous plaques in the soft tissue of the penis affecting as much as 1% of men. The exact cause is not known, although it is thought to be caused by injury to the internal cavity of the penis, which results in bleeding and later scar tissue formation at the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa. It may cause pain, cord-like lesions, or abnormal curvature of the penis when erect. ...
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| Peyronie's disease |
A plaque, or hard lump, that forms on the erection tissue of the penis. The plaque often begins as an inflammation that may develop into a fibrous tissue.
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| Peyronie's disease |
Curvature of the penis, usually during erection, caused by plaque (hardened or calcified tissues).
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| Peyronie's d. |
induration of the corpora cavernosa of the penis, producing a painful fibrous chordee and penile curvature. Called also fibrous cavernitis, penile induration, and van Buren's d.
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| Peyronie's disease |
A deposit of scar tissue or plaque in the erectile tissue in the penis, sometimes causing painful and curved erections.
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