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Penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN)

What is penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN)? Penile intraepithelial neoplasia (PeIN) is a non-invasive precancerous disease that involves the penis. It is called “non-invasive” because the abnormal cells are only found in the skin on the surface of the penis. If left untreated, PeIN can turn into a type of penile cancer called squamous cell carcinoma …
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Non-HPV squamous cell carcinoma of the penis

Background: Non-HPV squamous cell carcinoma of the penis (also known as HPV-independent squamous cell carcinoma) is a rare type of cancer that arises from the squamous cells lining the skin of the penis. Unlike the more common form of penile squamous cell carcinoma associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), this type of cancer develops independently of …
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HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the penis

What is HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the penis? HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of cancer that starts from the cells on the surface of the penis. It is a sexually transmitted disease. What causes HPV-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the penis? As its name suggests, HPV-associated SCC is caused by a …
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