Penile metastasis from esophageal squamous carcinoma after curative resection.

Abstract

The penis is an uncommon site of metastasis; with only about 300 cases reported in literature. The majority (75%) of primary tumors are located in the pelvis, and they arise from the genitourinary tract and rectum. We report on a patient with esophageal squamous carcinoma who underwent a curative resection and later developed metastatic nodules over the penis and perineum. We believe this is the first instance of this unusual presentation. He was offered palliation with weekly taxanes and had symptomatic relief with this regimen.