Peyronie's disease: assessment and treatment.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the assessment, diagnosis, appropriate testing, and available treatment options for Peyronie's disease.


METHODS
Selected articles from the medical literature, standard textbooks and online resources.


CONCLUSIONS
Clinical hallmarks of the disease include palpable, fibrotic plaques, temporary painful, penile curvature during erection and decreased rigidity of the penis.


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment options range from watchful waiting to surgery. Several promising medications, including vitamin E, are being investigated.
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Florida Atlantic University, USA. Lreesor@aol.com
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*