Carcinoma of the penis CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

CT scan may be performed to detect metastases of carcinoma of the penis to surrounding lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and other organs.

CT scan may be used to:^[1]

• See if the cancer has spread to surrounding lymph nodes, especially in men who are obese
• See if the cancer has spread to the liver, lungs, or other organs
• Guide a needle to help collect cells and tissues from lymph nodes during a fine needle aspiration biopsy

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