Surf these sites: Andromeda Andrology Center - Peyronie''s Disease -- Discusses Peyronie''s disease and other bends and curves of the penis, including treatment. Dangerous Curves: When Your Favorite Organ Begins to Bend -- Each man''s penis possesses its own unique character: could be a turn to the left or right, or maybe a tilt up or down. "There''s no such thing as a perfectly straight penis, but some bends can spell trouble," explains Stephen Sihelnik, M.D., assistant chief of urology at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He''s referring to Peyronie''s disease, an unnatural bending or narrowing of the penis that can eventually lead to softer erections and curves so unwieldy that intercourse becomes impossible. Francois de LaPeyronie - the man, his life and the disease -- Francois de LaPeyronie was the son of a ‘stone cutting’ barber surgeon. Hiz name was apt, as LaPeyronie literally means ‘the little stone’. His mother, Elisabeth Subreville, was deeply religious and ensured a strict Jesuit upbringing for her son. He was born in Montpellier in 1678 and grew up in a land torn by religious war. Male Health Center - Peyronie''s Disease -- Peyronie''s disease is a severe curvature of the erect penis. It''s named after an Italian physician to King Louis XIV of France. This physician was the first to note the disorder back in the 1700s. While it is somewhat common, it is not often mentioned. More from NIH on Peyronie''s -- Penile contracture is characterized by the formation of thickened fibrous plaques on the dorsum of the penis. The condition bears certain fundamental similarities to Dupuytren contracture of the hand and the 2 occur rather frequently in the same subject. Peyronie''s Disease - NIH -- Peyronie''s disease, a condition of uncertain cause, 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. Peyronie''s Disease - NIH Report -- Peyronie''s disease, a condition of uncertain cause, 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. Peyronie''s disease - Throwing you a curve -- (MAYO CLINIC) - Peyronie''s disease results in a bending of the penis that may cause painful erections which inhibit sexual function. While Peyronie''s may occur without explanation, there are successful treatments available. Peyronie''s disease -- Prostatitis Foundation -- Peyronie''s disease Peyronie’s Disease -- Peyronie’s disease is a localized connective tissue disorder resulting in fibrotic plaque formation in the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa of the penis. Urologists should know about it because it affects the esteem and quality of life of the men who have it and also that of their sexual partners. In addition, Peyronie’s disease complicates the evaluation of sexual dysfunction and its treatment is controversial.
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