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Value of positron emission tomography in diagnosing synchronous penile metastasis from urothelial bladder cancer

Authors: M. Rouanne, A. Alhammadi, D. Vilain, C. Radulescu, T. Lebret

Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Metastases to the penis are extremely rare events. Most frequently, penile metastases come from the urogenital system (bladder, prostate) or the rectum-sigmoid colon. Usually painful, penile lesions may be asymptomatic, making diagnosis more challenging. Hence, we report the adding value of ¹⁸F-fludeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography/computed tomography (¹⁸F-FDG PET/CT) in the detection of penile metastases originating from urothelial carcinoma of the bladder. Arguably, penile metastases must be considered as an advanced disease requiring essentially palliative care. Therefore, accurate staging of clinically localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer is crucial to avoid useless curative intent radical surgery.

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Title: Value of positron emission tomography in diagnosing synchronous penile metastasis from urothelial bladder cancer
Authors: M. Rouanne
A. Alhammadi
D. Vilain
C. Radulescu
T. Lebret
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7819
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-015-0696-1

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