title: Peyronie's disease: a case study with clinical implications.
abstract: Peyronie's disease involves the development of fibrous plaques in the connective tissue of the penis usually near the dorsal midline of the penile shaft in middle-aged and older men. This case study describes a 57-year-old man who presented with a history of prostatitis and complaints of anxiety related to penile pain and erectile difficulties. The diagnostic work-up and clinical interaction are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veteran Affairs, Jackson, MI, USA.
authors.forename: D Eileen
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: Susan P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Lofton
authors.forename: Theresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hale
authors.forename: Norma
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Durant
authors.forename: LaVerne F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Grant
mesh_terms: D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001007:Anxiety / Q000209:etiology; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010411:Penile Induration / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012736:Sex Education; D014803:Vitamin B Complex / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014803:Vitamin B Complex; D014810:Vitamin E; D010129:4-Aminobenzoic Acid