Penile squamous cell carcinoma: Analysis of incidence and analysis of geographical distribution in Canada from 1992 to 2010

Introduction and Objectives: Penile carcinoma is a rare disease that accounts for 0.3% to 0.5% of malignancies among men in the United States. Studies have identified several risk factors for this malignancy, which include phimosis, tobacco use, HPV, advanced age, sexual history and ethnicity. However, few studies have assessed the overall incidence and temporal trends of this disease in Western countries. The purpose of this study is to gain insight on the epidemiology of penile squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in Canada and to identify areas of geographical clustering for this disease.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research