RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Primary Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma of the Penis
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 434
OP 437
VO 17
IS 4
A1 Hyung Sun Yoo
A1 Suma Satti
A1 Marc Matrana
YR 2017
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/17/4/434.abstract
AB Background: Primary penile sarcoma is a rare disease that affects men of all ages. Different subtypes of primary penile sarcoma exist, with the rarest being pleomorphic sarcoma. Delays in presentation and diagnosis of primary penile sarcoma have been reported because of its benign-appearing presenting features and rarity. If penile sarcoma is left untreated, the clinical consequence is metastasis that is fatal in most cases.Case Report: We report an extremely rare case of undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the penis in a 59-year-old patient who initially presented with a slow-growing penile nodule. The tumor was surgically excised, but the patient experienced local recurrence and, despite receiving chemotherapy and surgery, died of metastatic disease 15 months after initial presentation.Conclusion: Vigilance regarding biopsy and intervention for penile nodules may lead to early diagnosis and improved clinical outcomes.