Penile Cancer: Case Report

Solakhan Mehmet,Bulut Ersan

doi:10.23937/2469-5742/1510045

Abstract

Penile cancer risk increases significantly with increasing age, poor hygiene, and the presence of a foreskin. The most frequently observed type is the squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Clinical examination of the inguinal lymph nodes is critical, as nodal involvement is a poor prognostic feature. Patients with T2 or higher-grade tumors and lymphovascular invasion are at high risk of nodal involvement and probably should have a lymph node dissection.

Highlights

Penile cancer is the most rarely observed cancer among male urogenital system tumors and is observed at an annual rate of 1/100000 [1]
Patients with T2 or higher-grade tumors and lymphovascular invasion are at high risk of nodal involvement and probably should have a lymph node dissection
Complications are relatively common after an inguinal lymph node dissection (ILD) and proper meticulous surgical technique is important to decrease postoperative morbidity [2]

Summary

Introduction

Penile cancer is the most rarely observed cancer among male urogenital system tumors and is observed at an annual rate of 1/100000 [1]. Penile cancer risk increases significantly with increasing age, poor hygiene, and the presence of a foreskin. Clinical examination of the inguinal lymph nodes is critical, as nodal involvement is a poor prognostic feature. Patients with T2 or higher-grade tumors and lymphovascular invasion are at high risk of nodal involvement and probably should have a lymph node dissection. Penile lesions are often infected and cause significant surrounding inflammation. Complications are relatively common after an inguinal lymph node dissection (ILD) and proper meticulous surgical technique is important to decrease postoperative morbidity [2]. Penile SCC most commonly presents between the ages of 50 and 70 years. It may present as a small area of induration and erythema or a large ulcerating and infiltrative lesion. Presentation may be delayed secondary to psychological factors, with an estimated 15

Poorly differentiated

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Conclusion