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[Penile metastasis from bladder cancer. A case report]
V Gentile1, G Mariotti, F Fattore
1Dipartimento di Urologia U. Bracci, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
Summary
Penile metastases from bladder cancer are rare. This case report details a 50-year-old man who developed penile metastases 12 months after treatment for undifferentiated bladder carcinoma.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Bladder cancer is a common malignancy.
- Metastasis to the penis is an exceptionally rare presentation of bladder cancer.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male patient with undifferentiated bladder carcinoma underwent radical cystoprostatectomy and ileal conduit surgery.
- Twelve months post-diagnosis, the patient presented with penile metastases.
Findings:
- The case highlights an unusual metastatic pattern of bladder cancer.
- Penile involvement indicates advanced disease progression.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare metastatic sites in bladder cancer follow-up.
- Early detection and management of unusual metastases are crucial for patient outcomes.