Regarding Peyronie’s disease of penis, which of the following is correct?
A. Hard plaques of fibrosis usually be palpated in the tunica of one or both corpora cavernosa.B. Plaque can lead to normal penis to bend
C. All cases progress
D. Drug treatment cures the condition
E. Nesbitts operation can be done
The answer is. A. Hard
plaques of fibrosis usually be palpated inthe tunica of one or both corpora
cavernosa.E. Nesbitts operation can be done
Peyronie’s
disease is a relatively common cause ofdeformity of the erect penis. On
examination, hardplaques of fibrosis can usually be palpated in the tunica
ofone ore both corpora cavernosa. The plaques may calcify.Unyielding plaque
within the elastic wall causes the erectpenis to bend towards the side of
plaque. Etiology isunknown. There is an association with
Dupuytren’scontracture.Treatment is difficult. Some cases continue to progress.
Others seem to
remit after 3-5 years. Drug treatment isnot beneficial.Nesbitts operation can
be done to correctdeformity that interferes with sexual function.
