Carcinoma of the penis CT
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
CT scan may be performed to detect metastases of carcinoma of the penis to surrounding lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and other organs.
CT Scan
- See if the cancer has spread to surrounding lymph nodes, especially in men who are obese
- See if the cancer has spread to the liver, lungs, or other organs
- Guide a needle to help collect cells and tissues from lymph nodes during a fine needle aspiration biopsy
References
- ↑ Penile Cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/penile/penile-cancer/?region=ab Accessed on September, 30 2015