Penis Cancer : Causes

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Causes could include:
The exact cause is unknown. Smegma, a cheese-like, foul-smelling substance found under the foreskin of the penis may increase the risk of penis cancer. Uncircumcised men who do not keep the area under the foreskin clean and men with a history of g...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 31, 2006
Penile cancer is the growth of malignant cells on the external skin and in the tissues of the penis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
The cause of penile cancer is unknown. The most common symptoms of penile cancer are: a tender spot, an open sore, or a wart-like lump on the penis unusual liquid discharges from the penis pain or bleeding in the genital area
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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