Urethral stricture and scrotal abscess: a rare case presentation of penile cancer and review of the literature

Aging Male. 2020 Dec;23(5):991-994. doi: 10.1080/13685538.2019.1650017. Epub 2019 Aug 9.

Abstract

Penile cancer is a very rare malignancy and it is usually identified as a nodule or an ulceration. We report a case of locally advanced penile cancer presented as a urethral stricture and recurrent scrotal abscess. The patient had been treating for obstructive voiding symptoms and septic condition for 5 months. Because of persistent symptoms, a drainage of the abscess was performed and the histopathological examination showed infiltrating moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of penis. He underwent a surgical Emasculation followed by the administration of a combination of chemotherapy (paclitaxel, ifosfamide, and cisplatin). We highlight the importance of including penile cancer in the differential diagnosis of scrotal abscess and urethral stricture. A multimodal approach is an effective strategy to manage the disease.

Keywords: Penile cancer; TIP regimen; scrotal abscess; urethral stricture.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / complications
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Neoplasms* / complications
  • Penis
  • Scrotum
  • Urethral Stricture*