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Published on: March 6, 2018
Squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate
Corradino Di Pietro1, Antonio Celia, Stefano De Stefani
1Cattedra di Urologia, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Policlinico di Modena, Italy.
Summary
Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate is a rare cancer, making up less than 1% of all prostate cancers. This case report details a patient experiencing urinary symptoms and retention after a TURP procedure.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Oncology
Background:
- Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate is exceptionally rare, constituting less than 1% of all prostate malignancies.
- This condition is distinct from adenocarcinoma, the most common form of prostate cancer.
Observation:
- A case of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate is presented.
- The patient exhibited lower urinary tract symptoms and acute urinary retention.
Findings:
- The patient underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
- Post-TURP, the patient developed acute urinary retention, necessitating further investigation.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering rare prostate cancers in differential diagnoses.
- Emphasizes the need for thorough evaluation of urinary retention, even after procedures like TURP.
- Contributes to the limited literature on primary squamous cell carcinoma of the prostate.
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