Primary transitional cell carcinoma of penis - A rare presentation.
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SUBMITTER: Teh J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6263087 | biostudies-other | 2019 Mar
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Primary transitional cell carcinoma of penis - A rare presentation.
Teh Jiasian J Kearns Paul P Lawrentschuk Nathan N
Urology case reports 20181123
Primary transitional cell carcinoma arising from the anterior portion of the male urethra is rare, with no recent cases reported in the literature. We present a case of penile TCC with positive urine cytology and a delayed definitive diagnosis. ...[more]
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