title: Auto amputation of penis due to advanced penile carcinoma.
abstract: A middle-aged man presented with progressively enlarging ulcer on the tip of penis over a year's duration and sloughing of whole penis subsequently. Examination revealed complete loss of penis and purulent discharge at its base. Biopsy of the base of the penis confirmed penile carcinoma. Imaging studies revealed extensive metastatic lesions. Palliative care was given, but he succumbed later. In this era of advanced medical care, symptoms of penile cancer are still being ignored and have led to autoamputation of penis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Shanmugasundaram
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rajaian
authors.forename: Ganesh
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gopalakrishnan
authors.forename: Nitin S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Kekre
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010412:Penile Neoplasms; D012652:Self Mutilation