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Urology:
Peyronie's Disease (PD) :Fibrous plaque (local area of #fibrosis) within the #Tunica_Albuginea of the penile shaft leading to limitation of erection and curvature. Think of it as Dupertyn contracture of the penis ( many studies postulated the coexistence of both disease).
#Causes:
Exact cause Unkown.
#Risk_Factors:
1- Injuries.
2- Male > 40 yrs old.
3- Systemic vascular disease : HTN and DM.
5- Smoking.
#Manifestation:
Triad of:
1- Penile pain.
2- Penile curvature: usually upward.
3- Palpable Hard mass over the shaft.
After erection.
#Managment:
Surgical if interfere with sexual intercourse.
#Reference:
1)UWORLD Surgery.
2) Jhon Hopkins Medicine.
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/peyronie-disease#:~:text=Peyronie's%20disease%20is%20a%20connective,erections%20and%20palpable%20penile%20plaque.
3)Medscape.
