Neoplastic Process
penis carcinoma
pe·nis car·ci·no·ma
Definitions related to penis carcinoma:
  • (penile cancer) A rare cancer that forms in the penis (an external male reproductive organ). Most penile cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in flat cells lining the penis).
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (penile carcinoma) A carcinoma that arises from the penis. Risk factors include phimosis and human papillomavirus infection. The majority of penile carcinomas are squamous cell carcinomas. The most frequent clinical presentation is an irregular mass in the glans of the penis. Treatment includes surgical management and radiation therapy.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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