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Ectopic prostatic tissue of the anal canal
1Department of Pathology, University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa.
The Journal of Urology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A rare case of ectopic prostatic tissue was found in the anal submucosa. This finding is unusual due to its distant location from the prostate gland.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Anatomic Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic prostatic tissue is prostatic tissue found outside the normal prostate gland location.
- While commonly found near the prostate, such as within the urethra, its presence in distant sites is rare.
Observation:
- A case of ectopic prostatic tissue was identified within the anal submucosa.
- The tissue was discovered incidentally in a specimen obtained from a routine ischial decubitus resection.
Findings:
- The ectopic prostatic tissue was located significantly distant from the primary prostate gland.
- This represents a unique anatomical finding, differing from previously reported ectopic prostatic tissue locations.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of ectopic prostatic tissue locations.
- Understanding such anatomical variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis in surgical pathology and urology.