A 57-year-old male comes to the clinic complaining that when he has an erection his penis curves and it is painful. The diagnosis is Peyronie's disease
The patient asks the nurse to explain what Peyronie's disease is. What would be the nurse's best response?
A) "Peyronie's disease is really a fracture of the penis."
B) "Peyronie's disease involves the buildup of fibrous plaques in the sheath of the corpus cavernosum."
C) "Peyronie's disease involves a stricture in the penis."
D) "Peyronie's disease involves priapism and the treatment is emergency surgery on the corpus cavernosum."
Ans: B
Feedback: Peyronie's disease is an acquired, benign condition that involves the buildup of fibrous plaques in the sheath of the corpus cavernosum. These plaques are not visible when the penis is relaxed. However, when the penis is erect, curvature occurs that can be painful and can make sexual intercourse difficult or impossible. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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