Difference between revisions of "Bulbourethral gland"
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*[[Prostate gland]]. | *[[Prostate gland]]. | ||
*[[Adenosis of the prostate gland]]. | |||
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Revision as of 21:30, 8 June 2015
Bulbourethral gland, also Cowper's gland, is an accessory gland of the male reproductive system found at the apex of the prostate gland. It may be confused with prostate carcinoma, especially foamy gland carcinoma.
General
- Mucinous glands at the apex of the prostate gland.
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Lobular glands with abundant pale cytoplasm.
- Resemble (mucinous) salivary glands.
- Often assocatiated with skeletal muscle.[2]
DDx:
- Foamy gland carcinoma.
- Mucinous metaplasia of the prostate.
Images
BG - intermed. mag.
BG - high mag.
BG - very high mag.
BG - intermed. mag.
BG - high mag.
BG - very high mag.
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Stains
- Mucicarmine +ve.
- PAS-D +ve.
IHC
Features:[1]
- PSAP -ve.
- PSA +ve.
- HMWCK +ve.