Carcinoma of the penis physical examination

Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Swathi Venkatesan, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of carcinoma of the penis include weight loss, pallor, inguinal lymphadenopathy, non-healing ulcer on the penis, mass on the penis, phimosis, skin induration on the penis, change in the colour of the penis, erythema of the penis, foul-smelling discharge or bleeding from the penis or from underneath the foreskin, and swelling of the penis.

Physical Examination

Non-healing ulcer on the penis
Mass on the penis
Phimosis
Skin induration on the penis
Change in the colour of the penis
Erythema of the penis
Foul-smelling discharge or bleeding from the penis or from underneath the foreskin
Swelling of the penis
Ulceration of the urethra

References

↑ Lont AP, Besnard AP, Gallee MP, van Tinteren H, Horenblas S (2003). “A comparison of physical examination and imaging in determining the extent of primary penile carcinoma”. BJU Int. 91 (6): 493–5. PMID 12656901.
↑ Lawindy, Samuel M.; Rodriguez, Alejandro R.; Horenblas, Simon; Spiess, Philippe E. (2011). “Current and Future Strategies in the Diagnosis and Management of Penile Cancer”. Advances in Urology. 2011: 1–9. doi:10.1155/2011/593751. ISSN 1687-6369.

Overview