Natural History of Peyronie’s Disease

摘要: The natural course of Peyronie’s disease consists two phases characterised by different symptomatology. mean duration (PD) is variable; therefore the may progress and worsen more slowly in older patients other conditions. Features associated with progression PD include concomitant risk factors, signs symptoms longer than 2 years’ duration, Dupuytren’s disease, younger age calcified plaque. Although most studies have confirmed that common middle-aged men, it should be noted several shown as many 10 % who present are 40 years. Common misinterpretations belief uncommon, affects only lacks possibilities treatment usually resolves over time. numerous demonstrated a progressive process, on same topic concluded untreated generally improve spontaneously. This represents an obstacle to treatment; consequently, physicians nontherapeutic behaviour case PD. For purposes this chapter, authors chosen focus mainly important history