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Penile metastasis from lung cancer
K Yokoi1, N Miyazawa, J Muraki
1Division of Thoracic Diseases, Tochigi Cancer Center, Utsunomiya.
Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology
|August 1, 1992
Summary
A rare case of penile metastasis from lung cancer is presented. This finding highlights the aggressive nature of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung and its potential for widespread dissemination.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
Background:
- Lung cancer, specifically squamous cell carcinoma, can metastasize to distant sites.
- Penile metastasis is an extremely rare manifestation of secondary malignancy.
Observation:
- A patient with a history of lung cancer presented with urinary retention and penile pain.
- Emergency suprapubic cystostomy was performed due to the urinary obstruction.
Findings:
- Autopsy revealed massive penile metastasis originating from the patient's primary lung squamous cell carcinoma.
- This case represents one of only 14 reported instances of penile metastasis from lung cancer.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering unusual metastatic patterns in advanced lung cancer.
- Further research into the mechanisms and clinical implications of rare metastatic sites is warranted.