Penile Metastasis-Induced Priapism as the First Sign of Lung Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Abstract

Background: The penis is a relatively uncommon organ for metastases. Secondary lesions often originate from the bladder, prostate, or rectosigmoid cancers. Only a few cases have described penile lesions secondary to lung cancers, mostly as a later complication. Case Description: We hereby report the case of an 86-year-old male patient who presented with a 3-week-long nonpainful priapism. A penile Doppler ultrasound and a chest and abdominal CT scan were performed, showing a left hilar lung mass as well as lesions in the liver, the adrenal glands, the pancreas, bone structures, and the penis. Penile metastasis is associated with a poor prognosis because of the frequent disseminated malignant lesions in other sites. Conclusion: Malignant priapism should be suspected, especially in patients with no evident risk factors for priapism (hematological diseases, drugs, alcohol, neurological diseases, or metabolic disorders).