Fungating penile skin cancer. Close-up of fungating squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the penis in a 64 year old male patient. SCC arises from the uncontrolled proliferation of squamous cells,flattened cells in the skin and mucous membranes. It causes the formation of a large,ulcer-like area that,in its later stages,can spread to other parts of the body. The cancer and affected organs are usually surgically removed. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy may also be needed | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
Taille de l’image : | 5143 px × 3406 px |
Model Release : | Disponible |
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