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Peri-Prostatic Pacinian Corpuscles: A Multi-Institutional Series.

Laurence Aaron Galea¹, Lisa Aviva Friedman², Miruna Claudia Popescu³

¹Department of Anatomical Pathology, Melbourne Pathology, Sonic Healthcare, Victoria, Australia.

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|December 22, 2025

Summary

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Pacinian corpuscles (PCs) are rarely found near the prostate. This study details 23 peri-prostatic PCs, investigating their features and identifying a novel clustered appearance suggesting PC hyperplasia.

Keywords:

Pacinian corpuscles electron microscopy peri-prostatic prostate

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Background:

Pacinian corpuscles (PCs) are mechanoreceptors typically found in subcutaneous tissue.
Their presence in association with the prostate gland is considered an anatomical rarity.
Limited data exists on the morphology and significance of peri-prostatic PCs.

Purpose of the Study:

To report the largest series of peri-prostatic Pacinian corpuscles (PCs) to date.
To investigate the clinicopathological features of these structures.
To identify and characterize any unusual presentations, such as clustered appearances.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 23 peri-prostatic PCs from 14 patients undergoing radical prostatectomy or cystoprostatectomy.
Detailed examination of location, size, and shape.
Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural analysis of selected specimens.

Main Results:

23 peri-prostatic PCs were identified in routine surgical pathology specimens.
Clinicopathological features including location, size, and morphology were documented.
A clustered appearance of PCs, termed PC hyperplasia, was observed in two patients for the first time.

Conclusions:

Pacinian corpuscles can be found in the peri-prostatic region, although infrequently.
Detailed investigation reveals consistent clinicopathological characteristics.
The novel finding of PC hyperplasia suggests a potential pathological response or condition in this location.