[Epidemiology of penile cancer]. / Epidemiologie des Peniskarzinoms.
Urologe A
; 57(4): 408-412, 2018 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Penile cancer represents a rarity in daily clinical practice.OBJECTIVES:
The aim is to identify global differences concerning the incidence, social and risk factors.METHODS:
The past and current epidemiologic literature is analyzed concerning incidence rates and risk factors. The latter are discussed concerning their potential with regard to disease prevention.RESULTS:
Globally, incidence rates of penile cancer range from low to nonexistent. Distinct differences are found when comparing industrialized countries with emerging and developing countries. Phimosis seems to be a crucial risk factor in the formation of penile cancer. Additionally, chronic inflammatory diseases of the penis were found to be associated with a higher risk.CONCLUSIONS:
Preventive measures should be considered in relation to the rarity of the disease, especially in the valuation of circumcision during early childhood. Regular clinical examination of the penis is a sensible measure of early detection.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias del Pene
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Revista:
Urologe A
Año:
2018
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Article