SUBJECTIVE AND OBJECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PREVALENCE OF PEYRONIE’S DISEASE IN A POPULATION OF MEN PRESENTING FOR PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING

摘要: ABSTRACT Purpose: In this study we defined the prevalence of Peyronie’s disease in a cohort men being screened for prostate cancer United States. The association between disease, and medical comorbidities patient self-reported erectile dysfunction was also defined. Materials Methods: A total 534 presenting to 1 3 screening centers provided complete history, underwent physical examination performed all by urologist completed Sexual Health Inventory Men (SHIM) questionnaire. This population chosen because access large number subjects combined with fact that were not specific urological complaint. diagnosis based on palpable penile plaque. Data assessed using univariate analysis, multivariate logistic regression Pearson chi-square analysis. Results: 48 patients found have plaque rate 8.9%. mean age 68.2 years compared 61.8 without (p Conclusions: We be greater than most previously reported series. noted significant aging, hypertension, diabetes dysfunction.