University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami FL.
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland OH.
Urology. 2021 Jun;152:52-59. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.01.007. Epub 2021 Jan 19.
A common characteristic of Peyronie's Disease (PD) is plaque calcification, which is associated with decreased response to treatments and higher rates of surgical intervention. Despite its prevalence in the PD population, the literature on plaque calcification is limited. While the diagnosis of PD is mostly clinical, imaging modalities such as ultrasound can be used to identify plaque calcification. The proper identification of plaque calcification is crucial for guiding management and setting therapeutic expectations for patients with PD. Herein we discuss what is known about PD plaque calcification, including epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and management.
阴茎硬结症（PD）的一个共同特征是斑块钙化，这与治疗反应降低和更高的手术干预率有关。尽管 PD 患者中普遍存在这种情况，但关于斑块钙化的文献有限。虽然 PD 的诊断主要是临床的，但超声等影像学方式可用于识别斑块钙化。正确识别斑块钙化对于指导 PD 患者的管理和设定治疗预期至关重要。本文讨论了已知的 PD 斑块钙化的相关知识，包括流行病学、病因、诊断和管理。
