Squamous cell carcinoma of the penis and scrotum in a patient with chronic scrotal and penile lymphedema

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma arising from tissue affected by chronic lymphedema is rare, though it is recognized that a variety of malignant tumors can arise in chronic congenital or acquired lymphedema. We describe, a case of scrotal and penile squamous cell carcinoma arising in a patient with a history of chronic scrotal and penile lymphedema of filarial origin. We here discuss the management and possible etiology of this unusual case.

Keywords

• <i>Scrotal lymphedema
• penile lymphedema
• Squamous cell carcinoma</i>