Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis
Synonyms: Penile squamous cell carcinoma
A rare urogenital tumor characterized by origin from squamous epithelial cells of the penis most commonly the glans or inner surface of the prepuce. Macroscopically the tumors can appear either papillary or flat and ulcerating. Histological subtypes include usual squamous cell carcinoma as the most common type as well as basaloid warty verrucous papillary and mixed carcinomas. Patients may initially be asymptomatic but present with itching bleeding discharge foul odor and pain as the disease progresses. Regional lymph node involvement is common while distant metastases occur only late in the disease. Risk factors include HPV infection smoking poor hygiene and HIV infection. Neonatal circumcision is implicated as strongly protective.
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