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Metastatic renal cell carcinoma presenting as penile pain – A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Metastasis of a primary malignancy to the penis is rare with a limited number of reported cases this century. Of those cases, a small percentage are secondary to renal cell carcinoma, with most of these cases being caused by local invasion of prostate and bladder cancer. This report is that of a 70-year-old male who presented with penile swelling and pain, which was later determined to be secondary to metastatic renal cell carcinoma of the penis. Given the rarity of this disease process, the exact mechanism of invasion is still unknown and best treatment practices are based on symptomatic control.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103163

Authors: Paul Gibson Murphy, Brett P. Bell

Institutions: St. Francis Medical Center, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Renal cell carcinoma treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,160