Urethral stricture and scrotal abscess: a rare case presentation of penile cancer and review of the literature. (4th December 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: De Rose, Aldo Franco; Ambrosini, Francesca; Tomasello, Laura; Boccardo, Francesco; Terrone, Carlo
• Is Part Of: Aging male. Volume 23:Number 5(2020)
• Page Start: 991
• Page End: 994
• Publication Date: 2020-12-04
• Subjects: Penile cancer -- scrotal abscess -- urethral stricture -- TIP regimen; Aging -- Periodicals; Men -- Periodicals; Gerontology -- Periodicals; Men -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Aging -- periodicals; Geriatric -- periodicals; Men -- periodicals; Aged -- periodicals; Aged, 80 and over -- periodicals; 612.67
• DOI: 10.1080/13685538.2019.1650017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-5538

Abstract

Abstract: Penile cancer is a very rare malignancy and it is usually identified as a nodule or an ulceration. We report a case of locally advanced penile cancer presented as a urethral stricture and recurrent scrotal abscess. The patient had been treating for obstructive voiding symptoms and septic condition for 5 months. Because of persistent symptoms, a drainage of the abscess was performed and the histopathological examination showed infiltrating moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of penis. He underwent a surgical Emasculation followed by the administration of a combination of chemotherapy (paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin). We highlight the importance of including penile cancer in the differential diagnosis of scrotal abscess and urethral stricture. A multimodal approach is an effective strategy to manage the disease.