Abstract

Background: Carcinoma of the penis is quite common in our country. Its incidence may be linked to racial, cultural, and socioeconomic factors. In view of this, it would be interesting to study the incidence, behavior of the lesion, relationship of the disease with circumcision, genital hygiene, social status, and so on.

Objectives: We studied the incidence, behavior of lesion, relationship of the disease with circumcision, genital hygiene and so on. We also studied different treatment options and outcomes. We compared the results with those of other well-known works on this subject .

Material and Methods: This study included biopsy-proven 50 cases of epidermoid carcinoma of the penis.

Results: Phimosis is one of the commonest predisposing factors. Of 50 patients, 25 were well at the time of follow-up. In six cases, the diseases had progressed or remain stable. Fourteen patients died. Of 25 patients, 9 were well for 6 months to 3 years. Six patients were alive without any evidence of metastasis or recurrence for 3–5 years and 10 patients for more than 5 years.

Conclusion: The penile cancer is a preventable disease. The custom of early circumcision in male infant must be adopted as a prophylactic measure, particularly in those with phimosis. General public should be educated about genital hygiene.

Key words: Carcinoma penis, phimosis, circumcision, surgery