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. 2003 Sep 14;1(1):16.
doi: 10.1186/1477-7819-1-16.

Penile metastasis of prostatic adenocarcinoma: Report of two cases and review of literature

Joe Philip  1 , Joseph Mathew
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Penile metastasis of prostatic adenocarcinoma: Report of two cases and review of literature

Joe Philip et al. World J Surg Oncol. .

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Carcinoma of the prostate metastasising to the penis is rare. These patients have a poor prognosis receiving various treatment modalities. CASE PRESENTATION: Two such patients are discussed here having received differing therapeutic regimes, pointing out the necessity for standardised palliative treatment rather than radical therapy. CONCLUSION: Management of patients with penile metastases from carcinoma of the prostate should emphasise improving quality of life with palliative treatment rather than radical therapy

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Histology confirms the presence of invasive adenocarcinoma invading the corpora cavernosa (CC) (15×, H/E).
Figure 2
Figure 2
Immunohistochemistry shows membrane and luminal positivity for prostatic specific antigen (120×).
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