Fibrous Cavernositis
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📋Overview
Fibrous cavernositis is a legacy term historically used to describe inflammation and fibrosis of the penile corpora cavernosa. The modern preferred term is Peyronie's disease, a localized connective tissue disorder characterized by fibrous plaque formation within the tunica albuginea of the penis, leading to penile curvature and sometimes pain or erectile dysfunction.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0030848ICD-10-CM
N48.6
MeSH
D010411
SNOMED CT (US)
1335005
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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