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Ectopic prostate tissue at the bladder dome.

A F Morey1, K J Kreder, G A Wikert

  • 1Department of Urology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.

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|April 1, 1989
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A rare case of benign prostatic polyp tissue was found at the bladder dome in a 71-year-old man presenting with microscopic hematuria. This ectopic prostatic tissue, while benign, highlights an unusual presentation of prostatic elements outside typical locations.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Benign prostatic polyps are typically found in the prostatic urethra and bladder neck.
  • These polyps are considered vestigial remnants of embryonic prostatic tissue.

Observation:

  • A sessile tumor was identified at the dome of the bladder in a 71-year-old male patient.
  • The tumor contained benign prostatic glandular tissue.

Findings:

  • This represents a rare instance of ectopic prostatic tissue occurring at the bladder dome.
  • The origin of prostate glands in this unusual location remains unclear.
  • The clinical course of such ectopic prostatic polyps is generally benign.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known anatomical locations for ectopic prostatic tissue.

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  • Understanding rare presentations of benign prostatic lesions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Further research may elucidate the embryological basis for prostatic tissue at the bladder dome.