Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Carcinoma of the penis MRI
Introduction
Overview
Overview
MRI may be performed to detect metastases of carcinoma of the penis to brain, spinal cord, and nearby organs and tissues.
MRI
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
References
- ↑ 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
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]