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Study Reveals Microplastics in Penile Tissue Linked to Cancer

10/7/2025

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A 2025 study found microplastics in penile tissue from 17 patients, with 85.3% of samples containing nine types, mainly polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride.
The study found higher microplastic abundance in cancerous tissue than in normal tissue.
Dietary intake—especially seafood, salt, and beverages—is a significant exposure route; risks have not been assessed, but microplastics occur in the liver and brain.

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A 2025 study found microplastics in penile tissue from 17 patients, with 85.3% of samples containing nine types, mainly polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride.
The study found higher microplastic abundance in cancerous tissue than in normal tissue.
Dietary intake—especially seafood, salt, and beverages—is a significant exposure route; risks have not been assessed, but microplastics occur in the liver and brain.