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Carcinoma of the penis. Specialty. Oncology. Frequency. 36,068 in 2020 [1] Deaths. 13,211 (2020) [1] Penile cancer, or penile carcinoma, is a cancer that develops in the skin or tissues of the penis. Symptoms may include abnormal growth, an ulcer or sore on the skin of the penis, and bleeding or foul smelling discharge.
Urethral cancer is a rare cancer originating from the urethra. The disease has been classified by the TNM staging system and the World Health Organization. [1][3][4] Symptoms include blood in the urine, lump at end of penis, or bloody penile discharge. [2] Diagnosis is established by transurethral biopsy. [1]
Male genital exam screening can detect early signs, or indication of cancers that include penile cancer and testicular cancer. Penile cancer is due to trapped fluids under the foreskin of the penis. Uncircumcised individuals have a higher risk of penile cancer. Symptoms that may indicate penile cancer during male examination include lumps on ...
Leukoplakia is a firmly attached white patch on a mucous membrane which is associated with increased risk of cancer. [4] [5] The edges of the lesion are typically abrupt and the lesion changes with time. [4] [6] Advanced forms may develop red patches. [6] There are generally no other symptoms. [9]
Most people are infected at some point in time [4] Human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) is caused by a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family. [5] Many HPV infections cause no symptoms and 90% resolve spontaneously within two years. [1] In some cases, an HPV infection persists and results in either warts or precancerous lesions. [2]
The AR protein (pictured) mediates the effects of androgens in the human body. Partial androgen insensitivity syndrome (PAIS) is a condition that results in the partial inability of the cell to respond to androgens. [1][2][3] It is an X linked recessive condition. The partial unresponsiveness of the cell to the presence of androgenic hormones ...
Balanitis. Balanitis. Inflammation of the glans penis and the preputial mucosa of a circumcised penis. Specialty. Urology. Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. [1] Balanoposthitis is the proper term when the foreskin is also affected. [1] Balanitis on persons in diapers must be distinguished from redness caused by ammoniacal dermatitis.
Universal Images Group via Getty Images It’s common to see this type of cancer pop up where the sun hits your skin — neck, arms, face and head — but that doesn’t mean other parts of your ...