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Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc

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CHAPTER 5<br />

Tumours of the Penis<br />

The incidence of penile cancer varies worldwide, with the highest<br />

burden in some developing countries, particularly in Africa<br />

and South America. This indicates that environmental factors<br />

play an important role. Chronic papillomavirus infections have<br />

been identified with increasing frequency. Non-viral infections<br />

due to poor hygienic conditions are also established risk factors<br />

and this is underlined by the rare occurrence of penile cancer<br />

in circumcised men.<br />

Well differentiated squamous cell carcinomas prevail.<br />

Metastasis is uncommon. However, many patients are treated<br />

in late stages of the disease, leading to the necessity of extensive<br />

surgical intervention.

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