Cancer of the penis is the formation of a malignant tumor on or in the cells of the penis. The cancer mostly develops on the foreskin but can form in other areas.
Signs and symptoms of penile cancer include
- a sore or irritation on the penis,
- redness, and
- a lump on the penis.
Other possible associated symptoms can include
- a persistent foul-smelling penile discharge,
- blood coming from the penis,
- a change in color of the penis,
- bluish-brown flat lesions on the penis,
- swollen lymph nodes in groin, and
- an irregular swelling at the tip of the penis.
Causes of penile cancer
Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known risk factor for the development of penile cancer, but not all HPV infections cause cancers, and most do not.
Other penile cancer symptoms and signs
- Blood Coming From the Penis
- Bluish-Brown Flat Lesions on the Penis
- Change in Color of the Penis
- Irregular Swelling at the Tip of the Penis
- Lump on the Penis
- Persistent Foul-Smelling Discharge From Penis
- Redness of the Penis
- Sore or Irritation on the Penis
- Swollen Lymph Nodes in the Groin
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