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Alexander Ngoo1, Jodi Hirst2, David Wong3
1Urology, Mater Hospital Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ngoo_3@hotmail.com.
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A man with a history of hypospadias repair developed penile squamous cell carcinoma. Surgical excision was successful, with no recurrence observed at 10 months, highlighting effective treatment for this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- A 46-year-old male patient with a history of proximal hypospadias repair presented with recurrent lower urinary tract infections and obstructive voiding symptoms.
- These symptoms suggested a potential complication or sequela related to the prior surgical intervention.
Observation:
- A mass was identified in the distal urethra during diagnostic evaluation.
- Biopsy confirmed the mass to be penile squamous cell carcinoma.
Findings:
- The penile squamous cell carcinoma was successfully excised en bloc.
- Post-operative follow-up at 10 months showed no evidence of local or regional recurrence.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare presentation of penile cancer in the context of hypospadias repair.
- Successful surgical management offers a positive prognosis for similar cases.
- Further research may explore long-term outcomes and risk factors in patients with a history of hypospadias surgery.
Abstract:
We report a case of a 46-year-old man who presented with recurrent lower urinary tract infections and obstructive voiding symptoms on the background of a proximal hypospadias repair at 4 years of age. A mass was later identified at his distal urethra, which on biopsy was found to be a penile squamous cell carcinoma. The lesion was excised en bloc, and at 10 months post-excision, the patient has no evidence of local or regional recurrence.
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