Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis

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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]

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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