title: Large Penile Mass With Unusual Benign Histopathology.
abstract: Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia is an extremely rare condition presenting as a lesion on the glans penis in older men. Physical exam without biopsy cannot differentiate malignant from nonmalignant growth. We report a case of large penile mass in an elderly male with a history of lichen sclerosis, highly suspicious for malignancy. Subsequent surgical removal and biopsy demonstrated pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia, an unusual benign histopathologic diagnosis with unclear prognosis. We review the literature and discuss options for treatment and surveillance.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: Nate
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Voznesensky
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.
authors.forename: Graham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: VerLee
keywords: Penile mass; Pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia