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Chapter 28. Epidemiology of Cancer of External Male Genitalia
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True/False Questions
- In 2018, 34,475 men were diagnosed with cancer of the penis, and 15,138 deaths were attributed to this malignancy.
- Carcinomas of the penis are rare among men living in developed countries but are relatively common among the male populations of some underdeveloped nations.
- Rates are very low among Israeli Jewish men (0.1 per 100,000) who are circumcised shortly after birth and among Muslim men (0.2 per 100,000) who are circumcised during childhood.
- In contrast, rates are much higher (3 to 10 per 100,000) among men living in certain parts of the world where circumcision is rare.
- The incidence of carcinoma of the penis increases steadily throughout life, and the rates are highest for elderly men, aged 70 years or older.
- Infection of the male genitalia by oncogenic strains of human papilloma virus has not been confirmed to play an etiologic role in a subset of cases of penile cancer.
- There is very little evidence suggesting that neonatal circumcision reduces the risk of carcinoma of the penis.
- Phimosis refers to circumferential fibrosis of preputial tissue (foreskin) in uncircumcised men that leads to narrowing and inability to retract the penile foreskin over the glans penis.
- Phimosis in uncircumcised men is a significant risk factor for the development of carcinoma of the penis.
- Recent reports suggest there may be synergism between HPV and HIV infection in elevating the risk of developing carcinoma of the penis.
Multiple Choice Questions
- Percival Pott first reported the development of cancer of the scrotum in what occupational group?
- Copper miners
- Chimney sweeps
- Coal miners
- Brewers
- Which of the following terms does not refer to in situ carcinoma of the penis?
a. Lichen Sclerosus
b. Bowenoid papulosis
c. Bowen’s disease
d. Erythroplasia of Queyrat
- What type of HPV infection is associated with the highest risk of developing carcinoma of the penis?
- HPV6
- HPV11
- HPV16
- HPV18
- Which of the following exposures is not a risk factor for cancer of the scrotum?
- Agent Orange
- Coal tar
- Mineral oil
- Arsenic
- Strategies for the prevention of carcinoma of the penis include all of the following except:
- circumcision early in life.
- limiting promiscuous sexual activity.
- avoiding social drinking.
- avoiding tobacco smoking.
Essay Questions
- Discuss the global epidemiology of cancer of the penis.
- Briefly describe the role of circumcision in the prevention of cancer of the penis.
- Describe the risk factors for cancer of the penis.
- Discuss the association of phimosis and carcinoma of the penis.
- Discuss the role HPV and HIV in the development of carcinoma of the penis.
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