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Multiple primary prostate cancer.

J Lanesky, M I Opipari, M McKenzie

    Urology
    |June 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study presents two cases of multiple primary prostate tumors, including rare endometrial (utricular) carcinoma and papillary prostate cancer. One case showed a dramatic response to chemotherapy, highlighting potential treatment avenues for complex prostate cancers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Oncology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • The existence of endometrial carcinoma of prostatic origin remains controversial.
    • Prostate cancer can present as multiple primary tumors, including rare subtypes like endometrial (utricular) and papillary carcinoma.
    • Understanding the association between different prostate cancer subtypes is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of multiple primary prostate tumors are presented.
    • Case 1: Endometrial (utricular) carcinoma simultaneously associated with microacinar carcinoma and a history of transitional carcinoma of the urinary bladder.
    • Case 2: Papillary carcinoma with associated microacinar carcinoma, demonstrating a significant response of the papillary component to chemotherapy.

    Findings:

    • The first case represents the twelfth reported instance of endometrial (utricular) carcinoma with coexisting microacinar carcinoma and a prior transitional cell carcinoma.

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  • The second case highlights papillary prostate cancer with pulmonary metastasis, elevated estrogen levels that normalized post-treatment, and a dramatic chemotherapeutic response.
  • These findings suggest distinct biological behaviors and potential therapeutic vulnerabilities within multiple primary prostate tumors.

    • Implications:

    • This report contributes to the understanding of rare prostatic malignancies and their complex presentations.
    • The dramatic response to chemotherapy in one case suggests potential targeted treatment strategies for papillary prostate cancer.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathogenesis and optimal management of multiple primary prostate tumors, including endometrial (utricular) carcinoma.