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Kien T Mai1, Eric C Belanger, Hatim M Al-Maghrabi

  • 1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ktmai@ottawahospital.on.ca

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Area of Science:

  • Uropathology
  • Prostate Cancer Research
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • The central zone (CZ) of the prostate is a distinct anatomical region.
  • High-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) and prostate adenocarcinoma (PAC) occur in the CZ but are understudied.
  • Distinguishing primary CZ PAC from non-CZ PAC with secondary spread to the CZ is clinically important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinicopathological features of PAC and HGPIN predominantly located in the prostate's central zone.
  • To compare the characteristics of CZ PAC with non-CZ PAC.
  • To identify features that may aid in the preoperative diagnosis of CZ PAC.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 300 radical prostatectomy specimens for PAC.
  • Identification and categorization of PAC and HGPIN within the central zone.
  • Comparative analysis of clinicopathological parameters between CZ PAC and non-CZ PAC.

Main Results:

  • Nine cases (3%) of PAC were predominantly localized in the CZ, often as a single nodule.
  • CZ PAC exhibited higher Gleason scores (8.10 vs. 6.30), increased ductal carcinoma component, and higher rates of capsular penetration, positive margins, and seminal vesicle invasion compared to non-CZ PAC.
  • CZ PAC was associated with more HGPIN foci in the CZ than in the peripheral zone.

Conclusions:

  • Prostate cancer originating in the central zone is associated with higher grade and stage.
  • Specific histopathological features in biopsies may suggest CZ PAC preoperatively.
  • Early identification of CZ PAC is crucial for improving surgical outcomes and achieving clear resection margins.