Unusual case of non-exophytic invasive penile squamous cell cancer arisingfrom a chronic sinus tract

Citation
Sr. Broder et al., Unusual case of non-exophytic invasive penile squamous cell cancer arisingfrom a chronic sinus tract, SC J UROL N, 33(5), 1999, pp. 333-335
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
ISSN journal
00365599 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
333 - 335
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-5599(199910)33:5<333:UCONIP>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
We present an unusual case of an extremely well-differentiated but deeply i nvasive squamous cell carcinoma of the penis without an obvious external le sion, arising from a chronic draining sinus tract. This case highlights how a confounding clinical history, physical examination anti initial biopsies may lead to a significant delay in diagnosis. This delay may have resulted in tumour growth and the need for a more extensive partial penectomy than would have occurred had the diagnosis been made more promptly. Finally, thi s case demonstrates the key diagnostic utility of deep core biopsies of the penis in situations where a cutaneous lesion does not exist.