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Carcinoma of the penis MRI

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

Overview

MRI may be performed to detect metastases of carcinoma of the penis to brain, spinal cord, and nearby organs and tissues.

MRI

MRI is used to:[1]

  • Find out the extent of the penile cancer
  • See if the cancer has spread to the brain or spinal cord
  • See if the cancer has spread to nearby organs and tissues

References

  1. Penile Cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/penile/penile-cancer/?region=ab Accessed on September, 30 2015

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