Penile cancer but misdiagnosed as genital warts
Recently, the Central Dermatology Hospital ( Hanoi ) received a patient over 70 years old for examination with widespread lesions covering the entire glans penis.
This is a sign related to penile cancer but the patient was not properly diagnosed when examined at another medical facility.
About 10 years ago, the patient developed warts on the glans penis. At that time, he went to a medical facility and was prescribed a circumcision. However, after treatment, the patient's lesions did not go away and continued to have warts.
Penile cancer is easily mistaken for common diseases such as balanitis, fungus, genital warts
ILLUSTRATION PHOTO: CENTRAL DERMATOLOGY HOSPITAL
Four years ago, seeing the warts gradually increasing in size, the patient went to a hospital for examination, was diagnosed and treated for genital warts, but the condition did not improve.
At the Central Dermatology Hospital, through examination, medical history and test results, the patient was diagnosed with penile cancer.
Resident doctor Vu Dinh Tam, Department of Plastic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Central Dermatology Hospital, said that the patient underwent partial penectomy to remove the cancerous mass (previously diagnosed as genital warts) to prevent metastasis. After surgery, the patient's health was stable and he was discharged from the hospital.
According to Dr. Tam, penile cancer is easily confused with common diseases such as balanitis, fungus, genital warts, etc., causing many people to be subjective and only go to specialized medical facilities when the disease is in the late stages, reducing the effectiveness of treatment and greatly affecting health and quality of life.
Penile cancer room
To reduce the risk of penile cancer, Dr. Tam noted that men need to always keep their private areas clean and practice safe sex.
If phimosis is detected, you should immediately go to a specialized medical facility for treatment and early prevention of penile cancer.
About 90% of penile cancer patients have a history of phimosis. Phimosis increases the risk of penile cancer by up to 60%. Penile cancer detected early has a 5-year survival rate of over 80%.
If penile cancer is detected early, the tumor can be surgically removed while preserving the penis, maintaining near-normal function.
In the late stages, partial or total penectomy greatly affects the patient's ability to have sex, urinate, psychology and quality of life. If the disease has metastasized to the inguinal lymph nodes or further, the prognosis for survival is reduced.
Men, especially older men, need to pay attention to the warning signs of penile cancer:
Unusual growths, ulcers, or cracks appear on the penis, especially the glans or coronal sulcus.
Persistent foul odor in the genital area, despite good hygiene. Pain, burning, or itching in the glans or when urinating. Unexplained discharge or blood from the penis. Swelling or enlarged lymph nodes in the groin.
There is a high risk of penile cancer in cases of phimosis; HPV infection (especially HPV types 16, 18...).
Chronic inflammation of the glans and foreskin; poor personal hygiene (increases the risk of chronic inflammation).
Smoking increases the risk of cancer in general, including penile cancer.
(Central Dermatology Hospital)
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/mac-ung-thu-bi-chan-doan-sai-phai-cat-mot-phan-duong-vat-185250616092827989.htm
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