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[[File: | | name = Penile cancer | ||
| image = [[File:Penile_Edema_02.jpg|alt=Penile cancer]] | |||
| caption = Penile cancer | |||
| field = [[Oncology]] | |||
| synonyms = Cancer of the penis | |||
| symptoms = [[Lump]] on the penis, [[ulceration]], [[bleeding]], [[discharge (medicine)|discharge]] | |||
| complications = [[Metastasis]], [[erectile dysfunction]], [[urinary obstruction]] | |||
| onset = Most common in men over 50 | |||
| duration = Long-term | |||
| causes = [[Human papillomavirus|HPV]], [[smoking]], [[phimosis]], [[poor hygiene]] | |||
| risks = [[HPV infection]], [[smoking]], [[uncircumcised]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Biopsy]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Sexually transmitted infection|STI]], [[dermatitis]], [[psoriasis]] | |||
| prevention = [[HPV vaccine]], [[circumcision]], [[safe sex]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgery]], [[radiation therapy]], [[chemotherapy]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on stage at diagnosis | |||
| frequency = Rare, <1% of male cancers | |||
| deaths = Varies by region | |||
}} | |||
'''Penile cancer''' is a rare type of cancer that forms in the penis, an external male reproductive organ. Most cases of penile cancer are classified as [[squamous cell carcinomas]], which begin in the flat cells lining the penis. | '''Penile cancer''' is a rare type of cancer that forms in the penis, an external male reproductive organ. Most cases of penile cancer are classified as [[squamous cell carcinomas]], which begin in the flat cells lining the penis. | ||
== Types == | == Types == | ||
Penile cancer primarily includes: | Penile cancer primarily includes: | ||
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* '''Melanoma''': A less common type, affecting the pigment cells in the skin of the penis. | * '''Melanoma''': A less common type, affecting the pigment cells in the skin of the penis. | ||
* Other rarer types include adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, and basal cell carcinoma. | * Other rarer types include adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, and basal cell carcinoma. | ||
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== Causes and Risk Factors == | == Causes and Risk Factors == | ||
While the exact cause of penile cancer is unknown, several risk factors have been identified, including: | While the exact cause of penile cancer is unknown, several risk factors have been identified, including: | ||
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* Smoking | * Smoking | ||
* Age (most common in men over 50) | * Age (most common in men over 50) | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
Common symptoms of penile cancer include: | Common symptoms of penile cancer include: | ||
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* Thickening of the skin of the penis | * Thickening of the skin of the penis | ||
* Discoloration or change in the skin of the penis | * Discoloration or change in the skin of the penis | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of penile cancer typically involves: | Diagnosis of penile cancer typically involves: | ||
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* [[Biopsy]] | * [[Biopsy]] | ||
* Imaging tests such as MRI, CT scan, or ultrasound | * Imaging tests such as MRI, CT scan, or ultrasound | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment options vary based on the stage and type of cancer and may include: | Treatment options vary based on the stage and type of cancer and may include: | ||
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* Radiation therapy | * Radiation therapy | ||
* Chemotherapy | * Chemotherapy | ||
== Prevention == | == Prevention == | ||
Preventive measures include practicing good hygiene, HPV vaccination, and avoiding tobacco use. | Preventive measures include practicing good hygiene, HPV vaccination, and avoiding tobacco use. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.cancer.org/cancer/penile-cancer.html American Cancer Society: Penile Cancer] | * [https://www.cancer.org/cancer/penile-cancer.html American Cancer Society: Penile Cancer] | ||
* [https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/penile-cancer Urology Care Foundation: Penile Cancer] | * [https://www.urologyhealth.org/urologic-conditions/penile-cancer Urology Care Foundation: Penile Cancer] | ||
[[Category:Cancers]] | [[Category:Cancers]] | ||
[[Category:Male reproductive system]] | [[Category:Male reproductive system]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 6 April 2025
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| Penile cancer | |
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| Synonyms | Cancer of the penis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Lump on the penis, ulceration, bleeding, discharge |
| Complications | Metastasis, erectile dysfunction, urinary obstruction |
| Onset | Most common in men over 50 |
| Duration | Long-term |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | HPV, smoking, phimosis, poor hygiene |
| Risks | HPV infection, smoking, uncircumcised |
| Diagnosis | Biopsy, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | STI, dermatitis, psoriasis |
| Prevention | HPV vaccine, circumcision, safe sex |
| Treatment | Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on stage at diagnosis |
| Frequency | Rare, <1% of male cancers |
| Deaths | Varies by region |
Penile cancer is a rare type of cancer that forms in the penis, an external male reproductive organ. Most cases of penile cancer are classified as squamous cell carcinomas, which begin in the flat cells lining the penis.
Types[edit]
Penile cancer primarily includes:
- Squamous cell carcinoma: The most common type, originating in the flat cells of the penis.
- Melanoma: A less common type, affecting the pigment cells in the skin of the penis.
- Other rarer types include adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, and basal cell carcinoma.
Causes and Risk Factors[edit]
While the exact cause of penile cancer is unknown, several risk factors have been identified, including:
- HPV infection
- Smegma buildup due to poor hygiene
- Phimosis
- Smoking
- Age (most common in men over 50)
Symptoms[edit]
Common symptoms of penile cancer include:
- A growth or sore on the penis, often painless
- Thickening of the skin of the penis
- Discoloration or change in the skin of the penis
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of penile cancer typically involves:
- Physical examination
- Biopsy
- Imaging tests such as MRI, CT scan, or ultrasound
Treatment[edit]
Treatment options vary based on the stage and type of cancer and may include:
- Surgery
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
Prevention[edit]
Preventive measures include practicing good hygiene, HPV vaccination, and avoiding tobacco use.
