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[[Image:Gray1136.png|thumb|250px|right|Schematic showing the Bulbourethral gland (Cowper's gland) in relation to other structures. (WC/Gray's Anatomy)]] | |||
'''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]]. | '''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]]. | ||
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*[[Foamy gland carcinoma]]. | *[[Foamy gland carcinoma]]. | ||
*Mucinous metaplasia of the prostate. | *Mucinous metaplasia of the prostate. | ||
*[[Cowper gland adenocarcinoma]]. | |||
===Images=== | ===Images=== | ||
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==IHC== | ==IHC== | ||
Features:<ref name=pmid9158679/> | Features:<ref name=pmid9158679/> | ||
*PSAP -ve. | *[[PSAP]] -ve. | ||
*PSA +ve. | *[[PSA]] +ve. | ||
*HMWCK +ve. | *HMWCK +ve. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Prostate gland]]. | *[[Prostate gland]]. | ||
*[[Adenosis of the prostate gland]]. | |||
*[[Cowper gland adenocarcinoma]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||