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[Prostatic ductal carcinoma]
Roberto Llarena Ibarguren1, David Lecumberri Castaños, Jesús Padilla Nieva
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital de Cruces, Pz. de Cruces s/n, 48903 Baracaldo, Vizcaya, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|December 17, 2003
Summary
Prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a rare cancer. This case report details a patient successfully treated with radical prostatectomy, highlighting the need for more research into this uncommon tumor.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma is an uncommon variant of prostate cancer, historically misidentified.
- References to this tumor type are scarce in medical literature.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male presented with urethral bleeding, elevated PSA (12 ng/cc), and an exophytic urethral mass.
- Histological examination revealed cribriform type ductal adenocarcinoma.
Findings:
- The patient underwent radical prostatectomy.
- A six-month follow-up indicated a positive outcome post-surgery.
Implications:
- Prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma, though rare (0.2-5% of prostate tumors), warrants further investigation.
- Increased reporting is crucial for understanding its variable behavior, treatment strategies, and prognosis.
- This case contributes to the limited body of knowledge on prostatic ductal adenocarcinoma.