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Urology (Expert Forum)
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Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Sep 23, 2003 12:00AM
, Sep 23, 2003 12:00AM
One consideration would be Peyronie's disease. This
disease is characterized by a plaque, or hard lump,
that forms on the penis. The plaque develops on the
upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing
erectile tissue. It begins as a localized inflammation
and can develop into a hardened scar.
I would have this evaluated by a urologist to make
sure that this is the case. Treatment can involve
medications, steroid injections or radiation
treatment.
Here is a website that provides more information:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peyronie/index.htm
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute
for medical advice - the information presented is for
patient education only. Please see your personal
physician for further evaluation of your individual
case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
disease is characterized by a plaque, or hard lump,
that forms on the penis. The plaque develops on the
upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing
erectile tissue. It begins as a localized inflammation
and can develop into a hardened scar.
I would have this evaluated by a urologist to make
sure that this is the case. Treatment can involve
medications, steroid injections or radiation
treatment.
Here is a website that provides more information:
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/peyronie/index.htm
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute
for medical advice - the information presented is for
patient education only. Please see your personal
physician for further evaluation of your individual
case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
