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Penile cancer: HPV , lichen sclerosis and circumcision
Author(s) -
Emmanuel Anthony,
Parnham Arie,
Kalejaiye Odunayo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
trends in urology and men's health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2044-3749
pISSN - 2044-3730
DOI - 10.1002/tre.792
Subject(s) - penile cancer , malignancy , psychosocial , medicine , human papillomavirus , cancer , multiple sclerosis , dermatology , male circumcision , gynecology , immunology , population , psychiatry , environmental health , health services
Penile cancer is a rare malignancy and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality in advanced cases, and significant psychosocial implications for those afflicted. In this article the authors review the relationship between recognised risk factors, including human papillomavirus, lichen sclerosis, circumcision and penile cancer.