Penile Cancer

Cancer occurring in elderly male.

Main risk of penile cancer is

• Old age above 60
• Human papilloma virus infection (Sexually transmitted infection)
• Poor hygiene
• Phimosis
• BXO- skin condition

Common presents very late due to embarrassment Common presentation are

• Lump in the penis
• Bleeding
• Foul smelling discharge

Diagnosis of penile cancer is done by

• History and physical examination
• Penile biopsy

Treatment of penile cancer.

Noninvasive penile cancer

• Topical chemotherapy
• Laser treatment
• Cryotherapy
• Circumcision

Invasive penile cancer is treated by

• Surgery- partial or total penectomy
• Rarely radiation
• Lymph node dissection if needed