Epithelioma of Penis.
Object numberGC.11903
TitleEpithelioma of Penis.
DescriptionEpithelioma of Penis.
Clinical history:
From a male aged 63 years. For six months there had been occasional blood—stained urethral discharge and for a period of about four weeks the patient had a paraphimosis which remained unreduced. At the time of the first examination in hospital there was gross swelling of the penis with much discharge of pus but when this was cleaned up it was observed that a tumour, dark in colour, in places, was present. There was enlargement of the inguinal lymph nodes on both sides.
Description of specimen:
A hemisection of the penis demonstrating a squamous epithelioma.
The glans is enlarged and externally is partially destroyed by a warty ulcerating tumour, most prominent on the inferior surface.
On section the tumour is clearly seen as an ovoid homogeneous white mass surrounding, compressing and distorting the distal urethra. At the anterior meatus ulceration has occurred.
The tumour has invaded the corpus cavernosus and expanded considerably inferiorly below the distal inch of the urethra.
A “tongue” of tumour projects for a short distance proximally within the lumen of the urethra.
Microscopical report:
The tumour is composed of epithelial cells closely packed together with a granular cystoplasm, prominent nuclei and nucleoli and considerable pleomorphism. Mitotic figures are present but rather infrequent.
Production date 1958
Object namePENIS
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen