INTRALESIONAL LOW DOSE METHYLPREDNISOLONE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ACTIVE
PHASE PEYRONIE’S DISEASE: A SINGLE CENTER, PRELIMINARY PROSPECTIVE
NON-RANDOMISED STUDY
Abstract
Aim There are few types of drugs that can be used in the active phase of
Peyronie’s disease. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid with a strong
anti-inflammatory effect. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect
of intralesional low dose methylprednisolone treatment on patients in
the active phase of Peyronie’s disease. Patients and Methods Forty-eight
patients suffering from Peyronie’s disease active phase symptoms were
included in the study. Methylprednisolone was administered
intralesionally for 8 weeks, once per week, at a dose of 40 mg. The
injection was applied into the plaques, which causes maximum curvature.
Patients were evaluated before and after treatment for plaque size,
angle of curvature, and erectile dysfunction according to the
International Index of Erectile Function-5 and Peyronie’s Disease
Questionnaire. Results The mean age of the patients was 61.1 (43-78)
years. Mean duration of the symptoms was 3.4 (0-9) months. The average
plaque size before treatment was 13.6 mm (7.1-16.8) and after treatment,
this value decreased to 10.8 mm (4.3-14.6) (p:0.025). The average scores
of Peyronie’s Disease Questionnaire elements; symptom severity, penile
pain and bother/discomfort were 12.3, 19.1 and 6.2, respectively before
the treatment. These scores were decreased to 8.9, 9.6 and 4.4,
respectively after treatment. All subgroups of Peyronie’s Disease
Questionnaire scores were significantly improved after treatment
(p:0.001, p<0.001, p:0.045, respectively). No adverse events
were observed during or after treatment. Conclusion In order to recover
the symptoms and signs, new and easily accessible drugs are required for
use in the acute period of Peyronie’s disease. In this context,
treatment with intralesional low dose methylprednisolone in acute phase
Peyronie’s Disease is a promising and safe treatment option.