Immune landscape and immunotherapy for penile cancer
Penile cancer is a rare malignancy and usually refers to penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC), which accounts for more than 95% of all penile malignancies.
Yaxiong Tang, Xu Hu, Kan Wu, Xiang Li
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HPV infection and immunochemical detection of cell-cycle markers in verrucous carcinoma of the penis [PDF]
Penile verrucous carcinoma is a rare disease and little is known of its aetiology or pathogenesis. In this study we examined cell-cycle proteins expression and correlation with human papillomavirus infection in a series of 15 pure penile verrucous ...
A Ouban +58 more
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Background Although penile cancer (PC) is uncommon in developed countries, it is widespread in developing countries. The state of Maranhão (Northeast, Brazil) has the highest global incidence recorded for PC, and, despite its socioeconomic vulnerability,
Antonio Augusto Lima Teixeira Júnior +20 more
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Background HPV has been detected in approximately 50% of invasive penile cancers but with a large span between 24 and 89%, most likely due to different types of tumors and various methods for HPV analysis.
Sinja Kristiansen +6 more
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Human papillomavirus-associated increase in p16INK4A expression in penile lichen sclerosus and squamous cell carcinoma [PDF]
Re-use of this article is permitted in accordance with the Creative Commons Deed, Attribution 2·5, which does not permit commercial exploitationBackground: Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are sexually transmitted human carcinogens that may play a role in ...
Baithun +34 more
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PD-L1 is associated with the prognosis of penile cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Previous studies have explored the role of PD-L1 in the survival outcomes of penile cancer patients with controversies existed. Thus, the meta-analysis was conducted to report and review the association between PD-L1 and survival in penile ...
Yi-Xiu Lu +3 more
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Management of erectile dysfunction post-radical prostatectomy [PDF]
© 2015 Saleh et al.Radical prostatectomy is a commonly performed procedure for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. One of the long-term complications is erectile dysfunction.
Abboudi, H +4 more
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Effects of partial penectomy for penile cancer on sexual function: A systematic review
Penile cancer is a rare but debilitating condition, which often requires aggressive treatment. Partial penectomy is considered as a treatment option when a sufficient portion of the penile shaft can be maintained to preserve functionality.
E. Whyte +6 more
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Penile Cancer Disparities in Puerto Rican Men as compared to the United States Population
PurposeThis study compares incidence and mortality of penile cancer in Puerto Rico (PR) with other racial/ethnic groups in the United States (US) and evaluates the extent in which socioeconomic position index (SEP) or its components influence incidence ...
Vivian Colón-López +7 more
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The retinoblastoma protein/p16INK4A pathway but not p53 is disrupted by human papillomavirus in penile squamous cell carcinoma [PDF]
Aims: The pathogenesis of penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) is not well understood. Human papillomavirus (HPV) may be involved in carcinogenesis, but few studies have compared cell-cycle protein expression in HPV positive and negative cancers.
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