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Carcinoma prostate with penile metastases. A case report
G Geetha1, V Nagarajan, N R Tulasi
1V.N. Cancer Centre, G.K.N.M. Hospital, P.N. Palayam, Coimbatore-37, Tamil Nadu, India.
Indian Journal of Cancer
|June 7, 2003
Summary
Metastatic carcinoma of the prostate to the penis is an uncommon and serious condition. This report details a case where external radiation therapy effectively managed penile metastases from prostate cancer, offering palliative relief.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
Background:
- Prostatic carcinoma metastasis to the penis is a rare clinical presentation.
- The prognosis for penile metastases from prostate cancer is generally poor.
Observation:
- A case study involving a patient with advanced prostatic carcinoma.
Findings:
- The patient presented with penile metastases secondary to prostate cancer.
- External radiation therapy was administered as a palliative treatment.
- Successful palliation of symptoms was achieved through radiation therapy.
Implications:
- Highlights external radiation therapy as a viable palliative option for rare penile metastases of prostate origin.
- Suggests a potential treatment avenue for improving quality of life in advanced prostate cancer cases with unusual spread.