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PENILE CANCER
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Penile cancer is a rare type of malignant growth that occurs on the skin or tissues of the penis.

It often presents as a palpable visible penile lesion with signs that may include pain, bleeding, discharge or a foul odor.

The lesion may be fungating, nodular or ulcerative and may be concealed by phimosis.


Penile Cancer References

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  2. Hakenberg OW, Comperat E, Minhas S, et al. Guidelines on penile cancer. European Association of Urology (EAU). http://uroweb.org/wp-content/uploads/EAU-Guidelines-Penile-Cancer-2015-v2.pdf. Apr 2015.
  3. National Cancer Institute: PDQ® Penile cancer treatment. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute. http://www.cancer.gov/types/penile/hp/penile-treatment-pdq. 5 Feb 2015.
  4. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: penile cancer version 3.2015. NCCN. http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/penile.pdf. 4 Mar 2015.
  5. Pettaway CA. Carcinoma of the penis: clinical presentation and diagnosis. UpToDate. http://www.uptodate.com/contents/carcinoma-of-the-penis-clinical-presentation-and-diagnosis. 13 May 2014.
  6. Pettaway CA. Carcinoma of the penis: epidemiology, risk factors, staging, and prognosis. UpToDate. http://www.uptodate.com/contents/carcinoma-of-the-penis-epidemiology-risk-factors-staging-and-prognosis?source=see_link. 15 Jan 2015.
  7. Pettaway CA. Carcinoma of the penis: surgical and medical treatment. UpToDate. http://www.uptodate.com/contents/carcinoma-of-the-penis-surgical-and-medical-treatment. 27 Apr 2015.
  8. Hakenberg OW, Comperat E, Minhas S, Necchi A, Protzel C, Watkin N. EAU guidelines on penile cancer. European Association of Urology (EAU). http://uroweb.org/wp-content/uploads/EAU-Guidelines-Penile-Cancer-2016.pdf. Apr 2016. Accessed 13 Oct 2016.
  9. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: penile cancer version 2.2016. NCCN website. https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/penile.pdf. 27 Jun 2016.
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