Peyronie's disease
What is Peyronie's disease?
Peyronie's disease is a disorder affecting the penis that can cause:
· a lump within the shaft of the penis
· pain in the shaft of the penis
· abnormal angulation of the erect penis ('bent' penis).
Not all of these features are necessarily present, but, typically, a man would first notice a tender lump in the penis, which might later be followed by bending of the penis when erect, sometimes at very odd angles. The flaccid penis is not usually deformed. It is important to remember that a degree of upward (towards the head) angulation of the erect penis is quite normal and not a feature of Peyronie's disease.
Good advice
Noticing a lump in the penis can be a frightening experience. Men are often concerned that they have developed a cancer. Cancer within the penile shaft is very rare indeed, while Peyronie's disease is by far the most common cause of such lumps. If you find a lump, it is important to seek prompt medical......
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