Pelvis MRI Showing Erect Penis
Lateral view of MRI of male pelvis and erect penis with scar tissue
build up from Peyronie's disease (scar tissue is darkened area on penis
shaft). Peyronie's disease is a condition in which the connective
tissue of the penis becomes scarred, possibly leading to penile
curvature, shortening, disfigurement, or loss of capacity for erection.
Although the exact cause of the disease is not known, it's thought to
begin as a result of trauma to the penis. If the damage doesn't heal
successfully, possibly due to an autoimmune response or excess
inflammation, scar tissue can form and permanently injure the structure
of the penis. Because of the nature of the disease, erectile
dysfunction drugs and other medical treatments are not normally
effective for resolving complications of Peyronie's disease. When
erectile function is impaired or curvature becomes too extreme to allow
for vaginal penetration, surgery is frequently the only option.

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