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Piras A, D'Aviero A, Sanfratello A, Boldrini L, Pernice G, Spada M, Gaudio G, Pinelli M, Salamone G, Gebbia V, Dispensa N, Tulone G, Laudicella R, Comelli A, Di Raimondo D, Tuttolomondo A, Angileri T, Daidone A. Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Penile Metastasis: Case Report and Systematic Literature Review. Oncol Res Treat 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38763125 DOI: 10.1159/000539275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Penile metastases (PMs) are a rare clinical presentation mainly related to advanced stages of disease. Considering the low incidence, an optimal treatment approach has not yet been defined; surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy (RT) are different options used in the vast majority with palliative intent. The advances in modern RT can represent an innovative tool in PM management and a curative option. This paper aimed to report the case of a PM patient treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and perform a systematic literature review of current evidence on the RT approach to PM. CASE PRESENTATION We reported the case of an 80-year-old patient with PM from primary bladder cancer. Following the surgical approach for the primary tumor, evidence of PM was shown, and the patient was admitted to SBRT treatment on PM after an adjuvant RT course on the pelvis. A 25 Gy in 5-fraction SBRT treatment was performed, and a complete clinical response was shown at the first follow-up. A PubMed/MEDLINE and Embase systematic review was carried out. The search strategy terms were [("penile metastasis"/exp OR "penile metastasis" OR (penile AND ("metastasis"/exp OR metastasis))) AND ("radiotherapy"/exp OR radiotherapy)] and only original articles up to October 24, 2023 were considered. CONCLUSION A total of 174 studies were obtained using the previously mentioned search strategy, and the analysis was performed on 15 papers obtained following the complete selection process. All reported evidence was focused on the palliative approach of PM, showing good results in terms of symptom control. The potential role of modern RT in the management of PM has yet to be defined. The reported case showed the feasibility and the clinical impact of SBRT in PM treatment.
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- Antonio Piras
- UO Radioterapia Oncologica, Villa Santa Teresa, Palermo, Italy
- RI.MED Foundation, Palermo, Italy
- Department of Promoting Health, Maternal-Infant. Excellence and Internal and Specialized Medicine (PROMISE) "G. D'Alessandro," PhD "Molecular and Clinical Medicine", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Radiation Oncology, Mater Olbia Hospital, Olbia, Sassari, Italy
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- UOC Radioterapia Oncologica - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, Roma, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy
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- UO Urologia, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Cefalù, Palermo, Italy
- Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- UO Urologia, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Cefalù, Palermo, Italy
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- Chair of Medical Oncology, University of Enna Kore, Plesso I, Polo Scientifico e Tecnologico di Santa Panasia, Enna, Italy
- Medical Oncology Unit, Casa di Cura Torina, Palermo, Italy
- Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese, Catania, Italy
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- Discipline Chirurgiche, Oncologiche e Stomatologiche, Unità operativa di Urologia, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Discipline Chirurgiche, Oncologiche e Stomatologiche, Unità operativa di Urologia, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Unit, Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morpho-Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Promoting Health, Maternal-Infant. Excellence and Internal and Specialized Medicine (PROMISE) "G. D'Alessandro," PhD "Molecular and Clinical Medicine", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Promoting Health, Maternal-Infant. Excellence and Internal and Specialized Medicine (PROMISE) "G. D'Alessandro," PhD "Molecular and Clinical Medicine", University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Kaminskas A, Patasius A, Kincius M, Sapoka V, Zilevicius R, Garnelytė A, Dulskas A. A Case Report and Review of the Literature of Penile Metastasis From Rectal Cancer. Front Surg 2022; 9:814832. [PMID: 35615651 PMCID: PMC9124780 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.814832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background Metastatic involvement of the penis in cases of rectal cancer is exceptionally rare condition. Our clinical case report and review of the literature will contribute in complementing currently limited data on penile metastasis from rectal cancer. Case report We report a case of a 64-year-old male diagnosed with penile metastasis from rectal cancer. The patient was treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy followed by total mesorectal excision (TME). However, penile metastasis developed 3 years later, clinically presenting as penile pain and solid formations along the entire length of the penis with visible tumor in the head of the penis. The amputation of penis was performed, and adjuvant chemotherapy was prescribed. The patient survived only 6 months. Conclusion Penile metastasis from rectal cancer in most cases is a lethal pathology that indicates wide dissemination of oncological disease and has a very poor prognosis. Aggressive surgical treatment is doubtful in metastatic disease as this will negatively affect the quality of life.
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- Azuolas Kaminskas
- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Oncourology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Oncourology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- National Center of Pathology, Affiliate of Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania
- *Correspondence: Audrius Dulskas ; orcid.org/0000-0003-3692-8962
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Radiotherapy is effective in the management of rare penile metastases: Two case reports. Cancer Radiother 2021; 25:480-483. [PMID: 33896682 DOI: 10.1016/j.canrad.2021.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 03/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Penile metastasization is an uncommon condition, mostly derived from primitive advanced abdominal cancers, with disabling symptoms. Palliative treatment, in reason of poor prognosis patients, is frequently surgical with destructive management. We report two cases of penile metastasis, from primitive prostatic adenocarcinoma and primitive urothelial carcinoma, effectively managed with radiation treatment at our institution. A three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy with 42Gy to the planning target volume in 14 fractions was delivered. Radiation treatment was safely delivered, with low toxicity profile and achieved adequate symptoms control without compromising genitourinary functions. Radiation therapy should be considered in management of rare penile metastases.
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Kuliavas J, Dulskas A, Drachneris J, Miseikyte-Kaubriene E, Samalavicius NE. Penile Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Visc Med 2018; 34:389-392. [PMID: 30498707 DOI: 10.1159/000491594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Metastasis of rectal cancer to the penis is a very rare condition with less than 40 cases found in the literature. Case Report We here report a case of a 41-year-old man who was diagnosed with rectal cancer which later metastasized to the penis. The patient was treated with neoadjuvant radiotherapy, underwent rectal resection, had adjuvant chemotherapy, and, despite that, had penile metastasis 2 years later. Palliative penectomy as well as bilateral orchiectomy with suprapubic cystostomy were performed. The patient died 2 months after the diagnosis. All the previous cases mentioned in the literature are reviewed as well. Conclusion The prognosis of penile metastasis from rectal cancer is poor and life expectancy is short. The mechanism of rectal cancer metastasis spread to the penis is unknown. The most acceptable theory is retrograde venous spread. There are several treatment options; however, no single treatment option is associated with superior results.
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- Justas Kuliavas
- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Department of Abdominal and General Surgery and Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Faculty of Health Care, University of Applied Sciences, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Clinic of Internal Diseases, Family Medicine and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Internal Diseases, Family Medicine and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Department of Radiology, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Clinic of Internal Diseases, Family Medicine and Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, National Cancer Institute, Vilnius, Lithuania.,Department of Surgery, Klaipeda University Hospital, Klaipeda, Lithuania
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Efared B, Ebang GA, Tahirou S, Tahiri L, Sidibé IS, Erregad F, Sow A, Hammas N, Farih MH, Chbani L, El Fatemi H. Penile metastasis from rectal adenocarcinoma: a case report. BMC Res Notes 2017; 10:564. [PMID: 29110729 PMCID: PMC5674733 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2901-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Despite its rich vasculature, the penis is rarely involved by metastasis. Since the first description of penile metastasis in 1870, fewer than 500 cases have been reported in the literature. The pelvic organs are the main source of primary tumors that metastasize to the penis. Case presentation We report a case of a 46-year-old Arabic man who presented with erectile dysfunction and painful induration of the penile root. Eight months ago, he had undergone abdomino-perineal resection for rectal adenocarcinoma after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. The histological evaluation of the resected specimen disclosed a ypT3N0 tumor with a poor therapeutic response (around 5%). An adjuvant chemotherapy by XELOX (oxaliplatin plus capecitabine) regimen has been prescribed for the patient. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed tumoral infiltration of penile structures and a biopsy of the corpora cavernosa was performed. The histological examination disclosed a penile metastasis from the patient’s previous rectal adenocarcinoma. The patient is still alive and continues his adjuvant therapy. Conclusion Penile secondary tumors are very rare and usually occur in patients with advanced tumor stages. A diagnosis of penile metastasis should be considered in patients with a history of malignancies who present with genitourinary symptoms. These patients have a dismal prognosis as they often die in the year after the diagnosis.
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- Boubacar Efared
- Department of Pathology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco.
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- Department of Radiology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco
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- Department of Pathology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco
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- Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco
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- Department of Pathology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco.,Laboratory of Biomedical and Translational Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morocco
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- Department of Urology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco.,Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morocco
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- Department of Pathology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco.,Laboratory of Biomedical and Translational Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morocco
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- Department of Pathology, Hassan II University Hospital, Fès, Morocco.,Laboratory of Biomedical and Translational Research, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacology, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fès, Morocco
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Galot R, Christian N, Bitar M, Seront E. Unusual presentation of bladder cancer resurgence and efficacy of radiotherapy. BMJ Case Rep 2016; 2016:bcr-2015-213538. [PMID: 26818689 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2015-213538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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A 68-year-old man with a history of bladder cancer presented with perineal pain and penile priapism. The work up showed multiple lesions strictly located in the penis; biopsy confirmed metastases of bladder cancer. Surgery was judged unfeasible and chemotherapy failed to improve symptoms. Radiotherapy was therefore delivered on the whole penis and resulted in a rapid clinical benefit and persistent control of the disease. Penile metastases are very rare and no consensus exists concerning their management; radiotherapy appears as a promising therapeutic option not only to palliate pain but also to control the disease.
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- Rachel Galot
- Department of Medical Oncology, Hopital de Jolimont, Haine-Saint-Paul, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Hopital de Jolimont, Haine-Saint-Paul, Belgium
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Hopital de Jolimont, Haine-Saint-Paul, Belgium
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