Progression of penile cutaneous horn to squamous cell carcinoma: A case report
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- Published online on: June 12, 2014 https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2014.2247
- Pages: 1211-1213
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Abstract
The current report presents the case of a 43‑year‑old male suffering from a penile cutaneous horn. A surgical excision of the lesion was performed and histopathology demonstrated hyperkeratosis, dyskeratosis and epithelial hyperplasia. The cutaneous horn progressed to squamous cell carcinoma <1.5 months following surgery and a partial penectomy was conducted. The International Index of Erectile Function 5 questionnaire was used to assess the patient and the score had decreased in the one‑month postoperative follow‑up compared with that of the preoperative period. These findings indicate that undergoing a partial penectomy on initial diagnosis of a penile cutaneous horn should be considered in order to conserve a greater quantity of the penile tissue and improve the postoperative quality of life.
