Advanced Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Multimodal Therapy with Penectomy for High-Risk Disease
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Penile cancer is a rare disease, but its global incidence is on the rise. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary risk factor, making HPV status assessment an essential part of pathological evaluation. The primary goal of treating the tumor is complete eradication while preserving as much of the organ as possible without compromising oncological outcomes. Early detection and treatment of lymph node (LN) metastasis are crucial for survival. In our case, the patient had a high-risk advanced penile cancer (PSCC) which had requirring a multimodal treatment approach, combining chemotherapy, radiotherapy with consolidation surgical treatment.
Authors: Mehdi Saffieddine, Hamza Ait Mahanna, Reda Safwat, Adil Kbiro, Amine Moataz, Mohamed Dakir, Adil Debbagh, Rachid Aboutaieb
Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Ibn Rochd
Language: English
Topic: Genital Health and Disease
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408489951