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Carcinoma of the penis risk factors
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
Common risk factors in the development of carcinoma of the penis are human papillomavirus, phimosis, poor genital hygiene, uncircumcised males, weakened immune system, smoking, and PUVA treatment for psoriasis.
Risk factors
Risk factors
Common risk factors in the development of carcinoma of the penis include:[1]
- Human papillomavirus
- Multiple sex partners
- Phimosis
- Poor genital hygiene
- Uncircumcised males
- Weakened immune system
- Smoking
- PUVA treatment for psoriasis
References
References
- ↑ Risk factors for penile cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/penile/risks/?region=ab