Detection of Lymph Node Metastases in Penile Cancer

Authors

Jonathan B. Bloom, New York Medical College
Michael Stern, New York Medical College
Neel H. Patel, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Michael Zhang, New York Medical College
John L. Phillips, New York Medical CollegeFollow

DOI

10.21037/tau.2018.08.01

Journal Title

Translational Andrology and Urology

First Page

879

Last Page

886

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2018

Department

Urology

Abstract

Penile cancer (PC) is a relatively rare malignancy in the United States (US) but a greater concern in developing nations. Lymph node imaging remains critical to the staging and treatment of this disease as metastases develop in a predictable, anatomic fashion. Early surgical intervention remains a mainstay in treatment and imaging often aids in decision making. This review highlights the indications for imaging in both low-stage and advanced disease. Furthermore, we discuss the benefits and limitations of currently available imaging for staging of inguinal and pelvic lymph nodes in PC and novel modalities in development.

Recommended Citation

Bloom, J. B., Stern, M., Patel, N., Zhang, M., & Phillips, J. (2018). Detection of Lymph Node Metastases in Penile Cancer. Translational Andrology and Urology, 7 (5), 879-886. https://doi.org/10.21037/tau.2018.08.01

Publisher's Statement

Originally published in Translational Andrology and Urology, 7(5), 879-886. The original material can be found here.