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Metachronous Penile Metastasis From Advanced Anorectal Carcinoma: A Case Report
Muhammad Nabeel Shafqat1, Ali Hassan1, Muhammad Shahzad1
1Internal Medicine, Three Crosses Regional Hospital, Las Cruces, USA.
Cureus
|July 19, 2026
Summary
Penile metastasis from anorectal cancer is rare, indicating advanced disease. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this unusual metastatic pattern for prompt diagnosis and care planning.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Penile metastases are uncommon, typically originating from genitourinary cancers.
- Anorectal carcinoma rarely metastasizes to the penis, signaling advanced disease and poor prognosis.