CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF CARCINOMA OF PENIS

Abstract

Sarada Budamala1, P. Venkataramana2, N. V. Ramanaiah3, B. Anuradha4, B. Srihari Rao5, C. Srikanth Reddy6

Carcinoma of penis is a tumor with devastating psycho sexual repercussions on the patient. It was reported from different parts of the world with wide variation in incidence. Several factors were considered as inducing agents for cancer of penis. A clinic- pathological study is undertaken to find the incidence, the probable causative factors and the possible treatment methods that can be adapted. Preputial hygiene seems to be an important factor in preventing carcinoma penis. All the cases were of squamous cell carcinoma. Patients are coming for treatment in advanced stage of disease due to lack of awareness about the condition, becoming ineligible for modern conservative surgeries.

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