All of the following are features of carcinoma penis Except: March 2005
Ans. D: Histologically a transitional cell carcinoma Penile squamous cell carcinoma, the most common penile malignancy, behaves similarly to squamous cell carcinoma in other pas of the skin. Chronic balanoposthitis is known to be a contributory factor for penile carcinoma. Metastasis, which is possible with this type of carcinoma, is often lethal.
Surgery is the treatment of choice
Balanoposthitis may be a predisposing factor
Metastaizes to inguinal nodes
Histologically a transitional cell carcinoma