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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the prostate is an extremely rare (<0.1%) and aggressive prostate cancer variant.
  • Characterized by mixed glandular and sarcomatoid histological features, it poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of sarcomatoid prostate carcinoma.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and atypical presentations, such as prostatic abscesses.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 58-year-old male with urinary symptoms.
  • Initial imaging revealed prostatic enlargement and PSA elevation.
  • CT identified a prostatic abscess; surgical drainage revealed a mass, leading to biopsy confirmation of sarcomatoid prostate carcinoma.

Main Results:

  • Histopathological analysis confirmed sarcomatoid prostate carcinoma.
  • The patient underwent radical prostatectomy.

Conclusions:

  • Sarcomatoid prostate carcinoma diagnosis is challenging due to rarity and mixed histology.
  • Atypical presentations like prostatic abscesses necessitate considering this rare malignancy.
  • Early recognition and management are vital for patient outcomes.