A condition, usually in men of middle age or older, in which the penis develops a fibrous ridge along its top or sides, causing a curvature during erection.
A condition associated with Dupuytren’s contracture in which hard fibre develops in the penis which becomes painful when erect [Described 1743. After Frangois de la Peyronie (1678-1747), Surgeon to Louis XV in Paris, France.]
Severe curvature of the erect penis. (A minor bend is normal and not a sign of disease.) In severe cases, the penis can form a slight hook or corkscrew shape that makes sexual intercourse impossible. The condition is caused by a scar or plaque that forms in the spongy tissue that fills with blood when the penis becomes erect. Because the plaque fails to stretch as the surrounding tissue expands during erection, the penis bends or curves.
A dense fibrous plaque in the penis, which can be felt in the erectile tissue as an irregular hard lump. The penis curves or angulates at this point on erection and pain often results. The cause is unknown and treatment unsatisfactory. The pain usually subsides spontaneously, but impotence often results.
Painful and deformed erection of the penis caused by the formation of fibrous tissue. The cause is unknown but it may be associated with dupuytren’s contracture. The condition may be improved by surgery.
A dorsal deformity or curvature of the penis caused by fibrous tissue within the tunica albuginea. When the distortion of the penis is severe, the affected individual may experience erectile dysfunction or pain during sexual intercourse.
A medical condition arising from the formation of scar tissue in the corpus cavernosa, leading to distressing episodes of painful erections.
A condition affecting the penis where a section of its fibrous tissue sheath becomes thick, leading the penis to curve during an erection. This curvature often results in challenging and painful intercourse. When the penis is not erect, a hardened lump can be detected in the thickened region. Over time, some erectile tissue might also become dense. This condition predominantly impacts men over the age of 40, and its cause remains unidentified.
The condition might get better on its own. If not, surgery can be performed to remove the thickened section and replace it with healthy tissue.