New advances in Peyronie's disease.
The formation of Peyronie's disease plaques is a process that seems to involve a cascade of genetic, structural and immunologic events. Clinical manifestations include penile deformity and possible erectile dysfunction. Rational strategies have been forthcoming, with both minimally invasive and surgical treatments of Peyronie's disease available. This article reviews and updates current scientific and clinical advances in Peyronie's disease.
Lischer
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Department of Urology, Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
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D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy