Patient's question:
Hello, regarding the so-called lump of penile curvature, is it palpable when the penis is flaccid or only when it is fully erect? Or can the lump be felt when the penis is either flaccid or erect?Doctor's answer:
Hello. Penile plaques, also known as penile fibrosclerotic cavernositis, is an inflammation of the penile tunica albuginea of unknown cause, leading to the replacement of local elastic connective tissue with hyalinized changes or fibrotic scars, resulting in recurrent nodules. Penile plaques are palpable one or several cord-like nodules on the back of the penis, which can be felt regardless of whether the penis is erect or not. Wishing the patient a speedy recovery!