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Kaposi Sarcoma of the Penis – Symptoms, Treatment & Support

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Posted by adeel | Sep 6, 2022

What is the Kaposi Sarcoma of the Penis?

Kaposi sarcoma of the penis is a rare type of cancer that originates from the uncontrolled division or multiplication of cells that form the inner lining of blood vessels, the extra growth of these cells of the blood vessels forms a hard mass or tumor on the skin of penis called the Kaposi sarcoma of the penis.

Disease Causes

It is a rare type of cancer and accounts for approximately 5% of all cancers. The past infection with human herpesvirus 8 is a cause behind the development of Kaposi sarcoma of the penis. It is also common in AIDS patients.

Signs and Symptoms

The patient may suffer from the following signs and symptoms. These are

  • Purplish or colored nodules or patches on the skin of the penis
  • Wart-type masses or nodules on the skin of the penis
  • The tumor lesions either grow very slowly or very fast
  • The tumor mass or nodule in most cases is painful less while in a few advanced cases may become painful.

Diagnosis

  • Physical examination of the penis along with the whole genital area to see the type and extent of the tumor
  • Imaging tests with the help of ultrasonography (USG), CT-scan, PET-scan, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to see the size, site, and extent of the tumor cells.
  • Serological test for HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus), Human papillomavirus (HPV), Herpes simplex virus, and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
  • Tumor biopsy (a biopsy is a procedure in which a piece of tumor tissue is taken for laboratory analysis to determine the type of cells, cancerous or non-carcinogenic).

Treatment

Wide surgical resection (removal of the tumor cells along with some healthy cells from the surroundings through surgery) is the main treatment option to cure Kaposi sarcoma of the penis. Other treatment options are chemotherapy and radiation therapy.


 

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