<prompt> The following statements are true about Peyronies disease except -Spontaneous regression occurs in 50 of the cases.Condition affects adolescent males.The condition can be associated with Dupuytrens contracture of the tendon of the hand.Pt. presents with complaints of painful erection.  <response>: Peyronies disease is usually seen over 40 years of age Impoant points about Pevronies disease It is also ka penile fibromatosis It is due to fibrous plaques in one or both corpus cavernosum.They may later calcify or ossify. Fibrous plaques lead to pain and curvature of the penis on erection Palpable induration or mass appears usually on the dorsolateral aspect of the penis. Palmar fibromatosis Dupuytrens contracture, plantar fibromatosis and penile fibromatosis Peyronies ds. are components of the same pathological process called superficial fibromatosis. The aetilogy is unceain, but it may be a result of past trauma. Treatment is difficult but some cases may show spontaneous regression. Medical treatments are often ineffective. If the penile deformity is distressing, Nesbitts operation can be performed to straighten the penis Ref : Bailey and Love 25e p1373 