NCIt synonyms : Carcinoma of Penis; Penile Cancer; Carcinoma of the Penis; Cancer of Penis; Cancer of the Penis;
NCIt related terms : Penile cancer, NOS;
NCIt definition : A carcinoma that arises from the penis. Risk factors include phimosis and human papillomavirus
infection. The majority of penile carcinomas are squamous cell carcinomas. The most
frequent clinical presentation is an irregular mass in the glans of the penis. Treatment
includes surgical management and radiation therapy.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A rare cancer that forms in the penis (an external male reproductive organ).
Most penile cancers are squamous cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in flat cells
lining the penis).;