Endometriosis of the prostate
The American Journal of Surgical Pathology
|May 1, 1985
Summary
Endometrial tissue was found in a man's prostate following estrogen therapy. This rare occurrence of endometriosis in the prostate has implications for understanding and treating certain tumors in the area.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Endocrinology
- Pathology
Background:
- Estrogen therapy is sometimes used for conditions like advanced prostate cancer.
- Endometriosis is typically found in women, involving endometrial tissue outside the uterus.
Observation:
- A 78-year-old male patient developed endometriosis within his prostate gland.
- This condition manifested after a prolonged period of estrogen administration.
Findings:
- Histological confirmation of endometrial tissue within the prostatic urethra, specifically near the urethral crest.
- The presence of endometriosis in this location is highly unusual in males.
Implications:
- The findings suggest a potential link between estrogen exposure and the development of endometriosis in ectopic sites.
- Understanding the histogenesis of prostatic endometriosis may offer insights into the development of neoplasms in the urethral crest region.
- This case highlights the need to consider rare complications of long-term hormone therapy.
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