Squamous cell carcinoma of the scrotum - still an occupational hazard

Abstract

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the scrotum was one of the first occupational diseases to be described, and acquired its eponym from Sir Percivall Pott. The condition has now become rare owing to the establishment of industrial health norms. A 45-year-old male with a history of long-term exposure to petrochemicals presented to our institution with a scrotal lesion and underwent wide-local excision of the same. Histopathology revealed well-differentiated SCC involving the epididymis. Treatment options included excision with ilio-inguinal bloc dissection (in the event of lymphadenopathy) with subsequent chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Tumors following occupational exposure thus continue to contribute to the rapidly decreasing incidence of scrotal carcinoma.

Scrotal squamous cell carcinoma: a case report

“…Due to the rarity of scrotal SCC, the evidence regarding the management of this condition is scarce [ 2 ]. Surgical removal with at least 2–3 cm wide clean margins is the most recommended way of treatment [ 10 ]. In our case, scrotal extirpation with bilateral orchofuniculectomy and diagnostic bilateral inguinal lymphadenectomy was performed.…”