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Metastasis to the penis from rectal adenocarcinoma
Forrestall Dorsett1, Jack Hou, Oleg Shapiro
1SUNY Upstate University Hospital, Department General Surgery, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. dorsettf@upstate.edu
Abstract:
Penile cancer is a serious but largely under-represented phenomenon in many of the large national cancer databases. Even more rare is the presentation of solitary metastasis to the penis from a gastrointestinal primary site. This case describes one such case of metastasis of rectal adenocarcinoma and details the patient's treatment modalities. Ultimately, although the precise etiology of this particular manifestation is not well understood, the prognosis is poor in the small group that it affects. No individual treatment has been proven superior with regard to long term survival.
Insights
Metastasis of rectal adenocarcinoma to the penis is rare and under-reported. This condition has a poor prognosis, with no single treatment proven superior for long-term survival in penile cancer patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
Background:
- Penile cancer is under-represented in national cancer databases.
- Metastasis to the penis from a gastrointestinal primary is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- This case report details a solitary penile metastasis from rectal adenocarcinoma.
- The patient's treatment modalities are described.
Findings:
- The precise etiology of penile metastasis from rectal cancer remains unclear.
- The prognosis for patients with this rare condition is generally poor.
Implications:
- This highlights the importance of considering rare metastatic patterns in cancer diagnosis.
- Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms and improve outcomes for this rare presentation.
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