What could cause hourglass deformity in a penis?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
When my penis is flaccid, I get an hourglass-pinching effect. It is quite severe, though, slightly more pronounced on the left side. It is most common when semi-erect, but is also very noticeable when fully flaccid or when I am cold, or holding in urine. It is not only an hourglass shape with a weak flow in the center but changes with an unequal shape also. There is definitely an issue with blood flow overall, and my erections are less strong and lasting. Although there is no pinch when fully erect, only a slight favor to the left which is not normal for me. I have seen a urologist who quickly diagnosed it as Peyronie's disease but without looking at it. He said that there was nothing that can be done. After this, a general practitioner sent me for imaging. They did not see any plaque which makes me think maybe this is not Peyronie's disease.
I went to a men's health clinic and had shockwave therapy, p-shots, and stem cells injected into it which did help with the blood flow temporarily. The doctor did hear blood flow issues when he listened during my examination. For a brief time, the hour pinching when semi-erect was less noticeable but did not disappear. I have found many men online in forums with this same issue. And came across articles and forums describing the condition called hard flaccid, which also seems to be related to my problem. I am 35 years old and very fit but I have had this issue for years now. I can definitely send pictures if you would like. I would very much appreciate your help on this.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
Peyronie’s disease is fibrosis in a part of the tunica layer around the corpora and that fibrosis usually creates an angulation at full erection to a variable degree. Usually, if this angulation is less than 15 degrees we just reassure and do not treat. Intralesional injections of collagenases would help mild degrees of angulation. But as you mentioned there is no noticeable angulation on full erection, therefore in my opinion you do not need treatment for that. MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan of the penis would tell more about this hourglass lesion in the penis for accurate diagnosis.
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask. Also please feel free to share pictures of flaccid and erect status.
Hope this helps.
Thanks and take care.
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Patient's Query
Hi and thanks for follow up.
I saw the pictures and if there is no deformity on full erection then no worries no Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s disease is fibrosis of the tunica albuginea and that cause deformity increasing and gets more obvious with erection.
Your condition is normal and doesnt really require treatment. And no venous leak as venous leak prevent erection. Prp or even stem cells can help in erectile dysfunction, which i dont think is the case with you. If you any more questions please let me know Kind regards.
I hope this information helps you.
Feel free to ask further queries.
Thank you.
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