Carcinoma of the penis laboratory tests

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No specific laboratory studies or tumor markers are diagnostic for penile cancer ^[1]. Some patients with carcinoma of the penis may have elevated concentration of serum calcium, which is usually suggestive of bone metastases.

Laboratory Tests

Blood chemistry tests

Elevated serum calcium

Hypercalcemia may indicate damage to the bone

References

↑ Hakenberg OW, Compérat EM, Minhas S, Necchi A, Protzel C, Watkin N (2015). “EAU guidelines on penile cancer: 2014 update”. Eur Urol. 67 (1): 142–150. doi:10.1016/j.eururo.2014.10.017. PMID 25457021.

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[pmid25457021-1] Hakenberg OW, Compérat EM, Minhas S, Necchi A, Protzel C, Watkin N (2015). “EAU guidelines on penile cancer: 2014 update”. Eur Urol. 67 (1): 142–150. doi:10.1016/j.eururo.2014.10.017. PMID 25457021.

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Carcinoma of the penis laboratory tests

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