Peyronie's disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects penis
gptkbp:cause unknown
gptkbp:characterizedBy curved erection
fibrous scar tissue
gptkbp:complication psychological distress
sexual dysfunction
gptkbp:diagnosedBy physical examination
ultrasound
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1743
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Peyronie's disease
gptkbp:ICD-10_code N48.6
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D010437
gptkbp:namedAfter François Gigot de la Peyronie
gptkbp:prevalence about 1-11% of men
gptkbp:riskFactor age
genetic predisposition
penile trauma
gptkbp:symptom erectile dysfunction
painful erections
penile shortening
gptkbp:treatment surgery
oral medications
injection therapy
traction devices
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:François_La_Peyronie
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7