Penile metastasis from esophageal squamous carcinoma after curative resection
Pai, A.; Sonawane, S.; Purandare, N.C.; Rangarajan, V.; Ramadwar, M.; Pramesh, C.S.; Mistry, R.C.
Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Official Journal of the Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons of Asia 14(4): 238-241
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1341-1098 PMID: 18818573 Document Number: 628099
The penis is an uncommon site of metastasis; with only about 300 cases reported in literature. The majority (75%) of primary tumors are located in the pelvis, and they arise from the genitourinary tract and rectum. We report on a patient with esophageal squamous carcinoma who underwent a curative resection and later developed metastatic nodules over the penis and perineum. We believe this is the first instance of this unusual presentation. He was offered palliation with weekly taxanes and had symptomatic relief with this regimen.