Penile cancer. About a case
Keywords:
Penile neoplasm, squamous cell carcinoma, human papilloma virus, case report, prevention.Abstract
Introduction: The localization of penile carcinoma implies great psychological, physical and sexual harm to the patient. Among the causes that favor its appearance is phimosis, human papilloma and poor hygiene of the balanopreputial groove. It is characterized by metastatic spread to the inguinal nodes.
Objective: To assess the consequences of late diagnosis of this type of cancer.
Case presentation: Forty-five-year-old male patient, white, single, illiterate, farmer who was born and lives in Babahoyo Canton. He reported personal pathological history of frequent urinary sepsis and phimosis for many years. He was seen in a general outpatient clinic due to the presence of a penile skin lesion that grew slowly for two years. Antibiotics were prescribed but the growth did not stop and he had a discharge like cauliflower-shaped tumor area. He was referred to the Urology department where a biopsy of the tumor was performed, the result of which was penile squamous cell carcinoma. He underwent radical surgical treatment.
Conclusions: Late arrival at the specialized consultation sometimes contributes to the poor prognosis in these patients, which is often related to an inadequate sociocultural environment, and on other occasions, to a late diagnosis at the primary medical care. Prevention is the only effective measure to avoid this disease.
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