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The lymph nodes first involved in cancer of the skin of the scrotum are -

A
Superfical inguinal
B
External iliac
C
Para aortic
D
Gland of Cloquet
High-Yield Explanation
• Squamous cell carcinoma of scrotumQ, most commonly resulted from exposure to environmental carcinogens including chimney soot, tars, paraffin and petroleum products. • Superficial inguinal lymph nodes are the first lymph nodes involved.  Risk Factors • Most cases results from poor hygiene and chronic inflammation. Diagnosis • Diagnosis is established by biopsy of scrotal skin. Treatment • Wide excision with 2 cm margins should be performed for malignant tumors. • Prognosis correlates with presence or absence of nodal involvement.

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