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Carcinosarcoma of the prostate.
F C Koleski1, T M Turk, E M Wojcik
1Department of Pathology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.
World Journal of Urology
|November 7, 1999
Summary
Prostate carcinosarcoma is a rare, aggressive cancer. Initial transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) missed the diagnosis, but a second TURP and subsequent surgery confirmed it, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for this challenging condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Carcinosarcoma of the prostate is an exceptionally rare and aggressive malignancy.
- Diagnosis can be challenging, sometimes initially missed by standard procedures like transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).