Secondary Penile Tumors: A Review
Author Information
Author(s): Cherian Jacob, Rajan Sreekumar, Thwaini Ali, Elmasry Yaser, Shah Tariq, Puri Rajiv
Primary Institution: Bradford teaching hospitals, Bradford, UK
Hypothesis
What are the features and outcomes of metastatic malignancies involving the penis?
Conclusion
Secondary malignancy of the penis is rare and usually originates from nearby genitourinary organs, often leading to poor outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Most penile metastases are associated with disseminated malignancy and portend a poor prognosis.
- About 75% of metastasis to the penis originates from primary malignant tumours in neighbouring urogenital organs.
- Penile secondary lesions commonly affect the shaft or glans penis.
Takeaway
This study talks about how cancer can spread to the penis from other parts of the body, which is not very common. When it happens, it usually means the person is very sick.
Methodology
A comprehensive literature search was conducted using MEDLINE and EMBASE to identify reviews and case reports of secondary penile malignancy.
Limitations
The rarity of cases makes it difficult to draw broad conclusions.
Participant Demographics
The case report involved a 73-year-old man.
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