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[Epidermoid carcinoma of the penis]
P García Tabar1, M D Montoya Lirola, G Ibarluzea Gonzalez
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital de Galdácano, Vizcaya.
Abstract:
Four cases of Penis Epidermoid Carcinoma, three treated with partial amputation and one with Co60 radiotherapy due to the patient's refusal to undergo surgery, are illustrated. After an average follow-up of 14 months (2-24), patients who underwent surgery have not relapsed. Local relapse was observed in the patient given radiotherapy within 6 months.
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