In simple words: Penile cancer is a rare cancer that starts in the penis. The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma, which begins in the skin cells.It can affect different parts of the penis, including the foreskin, head (glans), or shaft.

A malignant growth or tumor originating from cells in the penis.This includes squamous cell carcinoma, which is the most common type, as well as other rarer types like adenocarcinoma, melanoma, and basal cell carcinoma. The specific location can vary, affecting the prepuce, glans, or body of the penis.

Example 1: A 65-year-old uncircumcised male presents with a non-healing sore on the foreskin of his penis. A biopsy confirms squamous cell carcinoma, and the code C60.0 is assigned., A 70-year-old male with a history of HPV infection presents with a lump on the head of his penis. Imaging and biopsy reveal a malignant neoplasm localized to the glans, coded as C60.1., A 55-year-old male experiences pain and discoloration on the shaft of his penis. After a thorough examination and biopsy, a rare adenocarcinoma is diagnosed, and the code C60.2 is used.

Documentation should include detailed clinical findings (location, size, appearance of the lesion), biopsy results confirming malignancy, imaging reports (ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET) to assess extent of the disease, and any relevant medical history (HPV infection, smoking, phimosis).

** Penile cancer is relatively rare.Risk factors may include HPV infection, smoking, lack of circumcision, and poor genital hygiene. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, depending on the stage and type of cancer.