Phimosis Articles

Articles

  • [Epidemiology of penile cancer].

    Penile cancer represents a rarity in daily clinical practice.

    The aim is to identify global differences concerning the incidence, social and risk factors.

    The past and current epidemiologic literature is analyzed concerning incidence rates and risk factors.

    Published February 27, 2018
  • [Human papillomavirus and penile cancer : Thinking about measures for prevention].

    Two major pathways of penile carcinogenesis are known: human papillomavirus (HPV)-induced penile cancer and HPV-negative cancers associated with chronic dermatoses. Therefore, modern measures for prevention of penile cancer may for example include prophylactic HPV vaccination.

    Published April 2, 2018
  • [Penile cancer: diagnosis and staging].

    Penile cancer is often an obvious visual diagnosis but histologic verification should be obtained prior to treatment. The clinical examination should determine the tumor stage and whether it has infiltrated the cavernous bodies and/or the urethra and it should adequately assess the inguinal lymph nodes.

    Published March 26, 2018