Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis

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Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis
Diagnosis in short
Gross mass lesion, scaly patches/nodules, usu. erythematous, +/-ulceration.
Site penis
Clinical history uncircumcised
Prevalence uncommon overall, most common form of penis cancer
Prognosis good
Treatment surgery

Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis is the most common malignancy of the penis.

General

  • Not very common overall.[1]
  • Most common form of penis cancer.
    • Non-squamous penis cancer only ~5% of cases.[2]

Epidemiology:[1]

  • Median age ~ 67 years old.
  • Usually a good outcome - 5 year cause specific survival ~ 81%.[1]

Gross

  • Scaly patches/nodules.
  • Usu. erythematous.
  • +/-Ulceration.

Microscopic

Features:

Notes:

  • Usually grade 2.[1]

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TIP OF PENIS, PARTIAL PENECTOMY:
- INVASIVE SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA, MODERATELY DIFFERENTIATED.
-- SURGICAL MARGINS NEGATIVE FOR DYSPLASIA AND NEGATIVE FOR MALIGNANCY.
-- PLEASE SEE TUMOUR SUMMARY.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Burt, LM.; Shrieve, DC.; Tward, JD. (Jan 2014). "Stage presentation, care patterns, and treatment outcomes for squamous cell carcinoma of the penis.". Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 88 (1): 94-100. doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.08.013. PMID 24119832.
  2. ↑ Moses, KA.; Sfakianos, JP.; Winer, A.; Bernstein, M.; Russo, P.; Dalbagni, G. (Dec 2013). "Non-squamous cell carcinoma of the penis: single-center, 15-year experience.". World J Urol. doi:10.1007/s00345-013-1216-y. PMID 24292119.
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