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C9061Level 10

Penile Carcinoma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**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.

**Synonyms:** - Cancer of Penis - Cancer of the Penis - Carcinoma of Penis - Carcinoma of the Penis - Penile Cancer - Penile Cancer - Penile Cancer - Penile cancer, NOS - penile cancer

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