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Computed tomographic findings in Peyronie's disease
Urologic Radiology
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) effectively identifies Peyronie's disease plaques, including nonpalpable lesions. This imaging method aids in precise evaluation and monitoring of penile structural changes associated with the disease.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Peyronie's disease involves penile plaque formation.
- Accurate assessment of plaque characteristics is crucial for management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing and characterizing Peyronie's disease.
- To assess CT's ability to detect palpable and nonpalpable penile lesions.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-one patients with clinically diagnosed Peyronie's disease underwent penile CT scans.
- CT findings were correlated with clinical examinations.
Main Results:
- CT identified 20 clinically diagnosed nodules/plaques.
- Seven nonpalpable lesions were detected by CT.
- Lesions appeared as calcified plaques (10 cases) or areas of diminished tunica albuginea thickness/density (17 cases).
Conclusions:
- Computed tomography is a valuable tool for evaluating Peyronie's disease.
- CT enables precise assessment and potential monitoring of lesion evolution.
- Findings support the concept of Peyronie's disease as a generalized penile condition.