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. 2011 Jun;3(3):151-8.
doi: 10.1177/1756287211412657.

Diagnosis and management of premalignant penile lesions

Majid Shabbir  1 , Suks Minhas, Asif Muneer
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Diagnosis and management of premalignant penile lesions

Majid Shabbir et al. Ther Adv Urol. 2011 Jun.

Abstract

Diagnosing premalignant penile lesions from benign penile dermatoses presents a unique challenge. The rarity of these conditions and the low incidence of penile cancer mean that the majority of our knowledge is based on small, non-randomized, retrospective studies. The introduction of specialist penile cancer centres in the UK has resulted in the centralization of expertise and resources, and has furthered our understanding of the biological behaviour and management of this rare malignancy. We review the current trends in the approach to diagnosing and treating various premalignant penile conditions.

Keywords: carcinoma in situ; diagnosis; penile cancer; treatment.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Carcinoma in Situ arising on the glans penis eponymously known as Erythroplasia of Queyrat.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
Bowenoid Papulosis of the penile shaft.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Giant condyloma accuminatum.
Figure 4.
Figure 4.
Genital lichen sclerosus affecting the foreskin causing phimosis.
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