Mark Ingram MBBS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Dhruv Patel MBBS, BSc, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sue Heenan, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ioannis Vlahos MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Research grant, Bayer AG Consultant, Siemens AG Consultant, Bayer AG

Uday Patel MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review: 1. The role of imaging in the staging and preoperative assessment of primary penile neoplasms 2. The common postoperative complications and the spectrum of imaging appearances of relapsing disease 3. The current radiological controversies and recommended imaging strategies relating to the assessment of regional lymph nodes

1. Review of the typical radiological disease patterns and how specific imaging modalities (US, CT, MRI and nuclear medicine) can assist the planning of surgical resection and treatment of regional and distant metastases. We illustrate key teaching points through a series of complex cases. 2. Imaging algorithms used in our tertiary referral centre for the primary staging and follow-up of penile cancer. 3. Pitfalls that may be encountered. 4. The contribution of sentinel lymph node sampling.

The major teaching points of this exhibit are: 1. Current surgical strategies and the recommended imaging pathways for the investigation of primary penile cancer at presentation and during subsequent follow-up. 2. The most important aspect of radiological management is the reliable assessment of regional lymph node involvement - we discuss the current evidence for how this should be achieved.

Ingram, M, Patel, D, Heenan, S, Vlahos, I, Patel, U, The Radiological Management of Primary Penile Cancer: Current Status and Controversies.  Radiological Society of North America 2010 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 28 - December 3, 2010 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2010/9011648.html