Penile cancer: an overview.
Penile cancer, though relatively uncommon in the western world, does affect more than 1,200 men in the United States annually. It is a devastating cancer for men because it adversely affects sexual function. There are numerous causes and presentations of penile cancer, but the most common is a penile lesion, which can be mistaken for a sexually transmitted disease. The causes, presentation, and treatment options for penile cancer are examined.
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UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA,. USA.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010412:Penile Neoplasms / Q000451:nursing / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000451:nursing; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors