Etymed
penile carcinoma
Definition
A malignant tumor of the penis
Clinical context
A 68-year-old male presents with a painless ulcerative lesion on his glans penis that has been present for 8 weeks. On examination, there is a firm, non-tender mass with indurated borders. The patient reports no pain or discharge. History reveals no significant sexual partners or risk factors. Biopsy confirms squamous cell carcinoma of the penis.
Mnemonic
PENIS stands for Painful, Erosive, Nodule, Inflammatory, and Sore lesions that require immediate penile cancer workup