Can cavernous sclerosis be cancerous?

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Induration of corpus cavernosum is a kind of induration or plaque formed by the chronic hyperplasia of collagen fibers between the corpus cavernosum. Also known as penile induration or Peyronie's disease, also known as penile fibrospongitis. It is a common andrological disease characterized by fibrous and non compliant induration of tunica albuginea. Most of them were male aged 40-60. Can cavernous sclerosis be cancerous? Let's talk about it

Can cavernous sclerosis be cancerous?

At the beginning of the acute inflammatory reaction process, 1 / 2 of the patients had erectile pain, and gradually formed induration on the back of the penis, round or cord shaped, most of them were one, occasionally there were 2-3, varying in size, and the penis gradually bent to the affected side. The course of disease progressed slowly and lasted for several months. When the penis is flabby, the pain disappears.

When entering the chronic phase, the pain gradually alleviates or disappears, and a hard plaque forms on the dorsal side of the penis. The hardness is as hard as cartilage. The curvature of the penis can not be restored, and there are occasional calcification or ossification. In severe cases, it can affect erection and sexual intercourse, but it does not affect ejaculation function.

Occasionally, there may be urination pain and dysuria. There is no ulcer or canceration tendency in this disease. Some patients, especially those with small plaque (< 2cm) and soft texture, can be relieved naturally after a period of time. A small number of patients with mental and psychological disorders, may also be combined with erectile dysfunction. A few patients were complicated with palmar contracture.

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Anti fibrosis drugs, anti connective tissue proliferation drugs, ultrasound therapy, physical therapy, etc. It is suitable for those who have no response to non-surgical treatment or significant deformity of penis.