Fibrous penile plaque (Peyronie’s disease)

Fibrous penile plaque (Peyronie’s disease)

A localised area of scar tissue that forms within the penis, commonly associated with Peyronie’s disease.

A fibrous penile plaque is a band of scar tissue that forms within the penis, in the thick elastic membrane called the tunica albuginea and is a defining feature of Peyronie’s disease (PD).

The plaque is made of hard scar tissue. As it develops, it pulls on the surrounding tissues, causing the penis to curve or bend during an erection. The plaque can form anywhere along the penis.

The plaque itself is benign and is not cancerous. However, it can cause problems such as:

  • A curved or bent penis during erections
  • Pain during erections or sex
  • Difficulty with sexual intercourse
  • In some cases, shortening of the penis

These manifestations are the symptoms of Peyronie’s disease.