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Oncology
Dermatology

Background:

Urogenital Paget's disease is a rare condition.
Standard treatment involves surgery.

Observation:

This case report details a patient with urogenital Paget's disease.

Findings:

The patient received radiotherapy for urogenital Paget's disease.
Successful treatment outcomes were achieved with radiotherapy.

Implications:

Radiotherapy presents a promising alternative to surgery for urogenital Paget's disease, especially in cases of recurrence or when extensive surgery is required.
This approach may improve patient outcomes and reduce the need for disfiguring procedures.