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Common risk factors in the development of penile cancer are [[human papillomavirus]], [[phimosis]], poor [[genital]] hygiene, | Common risk factors in the development of penile cancer are [[human papillomavirus]], [[phimosis]], poor [[genital]] hygiene, uncircumcised males, weakened [[immune system]], smoking, and PUVA treatment for [[psoriasis]]. | ||
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* [[Phimosis]] | * [[Phimosis]] | ||
* Poor [[genital]] hygiene | * Poor [[genital]] hygiene | ||
* | * Uncircumcised males | ||
* Weakened [[immune system]] | * Weakened [[immune system]] | ||
* Smoking | * Smoking | ||
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Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Joel Gelman, M.D. [2], Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urology and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of California,Irvine
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of penile cancer are human papillomavirus, phimosis, poor genital hygiene, uncircumcised males, weakened immune system, smoking, and PUVA treatment for psoriasis.
Risk factors
Common risk factors in the development of penile cancer include:[1]
- Human papillomavirus
- Phimosis
- Poor genital hygiene
- Uncircumcised males
- Weakened immune system
- Smoking
- PUVA treatment for psoriasis
References
- ↑ Risk factors for penile cancer. Canadian Cancer Society 2015. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/penile/risks/?region=ab Accessed on September, 30 2015