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We assessed the prevalence of Peyronie's disease (PD) in type 2 diabetic patients who were screened for erectile dysfunction (ED).

A total of 1,133 male diabetic Saudi patients were enrolled in this study. Patients were screened for ED using the International Index for Erectile Function. At the screening time, all patients were also interviewed for sociodemographic data and risk factors for ED and diabetes that included age, obesity, smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease and psychological disorders. Medical history included diabetes, duration of diabetes and diabetes related complications. The diagnosis of Peyronie's disease was based on a palpable penile plaque or acquired penile curvature.

Mean age ± SD for the study sample was 53.9 ± 10.8 years. Of the patients, 8.1% were diagnosed as having PD. Penile plaque and curvature were the most …