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Carcinoma of the penis history and symptoms
Introduction
Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Swathi Venkatesan, M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
Overview
The most common symptoms of carcinoma of the penis include non-healing lesion, change in the colour of the penis, redness or irritation of the penis, lump or thickening of the skin on the penis, phimosis, and foul-smelling discharge or bleeding from the penis or from underneath the foreskin.
Common Symptoms
Common Symptoms
- Non-healing lesion[1] [2]
- Change in the colour of the penis
- Redness or irritation of the penis
- Lump or thickening of the skin on the penis
- Phimosis
- Foul-smelling discharge or bleeding from the penis or from underneath the foreskin
- Itching or burning under the foreskin
- Swelling of the penis
- Lump in the groin
- Dysuria
Less Common Symptoms
Less Common Symptoms
- Ulceration of the urethra
- Fatigue
- Bone pain
- Weight loss
- Lower extremity edema
References
References
- ↑ Signs and symptoms of penile cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/penile/signs-and-symptoms/?region=ab
- ↑ “Penile Cancer: Symptoms and Signs | Cancer.Net”.