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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]]. | |||
==General== | |||
*Mucinous glands at the apex of the [[prostate gland]]. | |||
==Microscopic== | |||
Features:<ref name=pmid9158679>{{Cite journal | last1 = Cina | first1 = SJ. | last2 = Silberman | first2 = MA. | last3 = Kahane | first3 = H. | last4 = Epstein | first4 = JI. | title = Diagnosis of Cowper's glands on prostate needle biopsy. | journal = Am J Surg Pathol | volume = 21 | issue = 5 | pages = 550-5 | month = May | year = 1997 | doi = | PMID = 9158679 }}</ref> | |||
*Lobular glands with abundant pale cytoplasm. | |||
**Resemble (mucinous) [[salivary gland]]s. | |||
*Often assocatiated with skeletal muscle.<ref>URL: [http://webpathology.com/image.asp?case=21&n=4 http://webpathology.com/image.asp?case=21&n=4]. Accessed on: 3 June 2013.</ref> | |||
DDx: | |||
*[[Foamy gland carcinoma]]. | |||
*Mucinous metaplasia of the prostate. | |||
*[[Cowper gland adenocarcinoma]]. | |||
===Images=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image: Bulbourethral gland -- intermed mag.jpg | BG - intermed. mag. | |||
Image: Bulbourethral gland -- high mag.jpg | BG - high mag. | |||
Image: Bulbourethral gland -- very high mag.jpg | BG - very high mag. | |||
Image: Bulbourethral gland - alt -- intermed mag.jpg | BG - intermed. mag. | |||
Image: Bulbourethral gland - alt -- high mag.jpg | BG - high mag. | |||
Image: Bulbourethral gland - alt -- very high mag.jpg | BG - very high mag. | |||
</gallery> | |||
www: | |||
*[http://pathology.mc.duke.edu/research/histo_course/mixed_saliv.jpg Mucinous/serous salivary gland (duke.edu)]. | |||
*[http://webpathology.com/image.asp?case=21&n=4 Cowper gland (webpathology.com)]. | |||
==Stains== | |||
*[[Mucicarmine]] +ve. | |||
*[[PAS-D]] +ve. | |||
==IHC== | |||
Features:<ref name=pmid9158679/> | |||
*[[PSAP]] -ve. | |||
*[[PSA]] +ve. | |||
*HMWCK +ve. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Prostate gland]]. | |||
*[[Adenosis of the prostate gland]]. | |||
*[[Cowper gland adenocarcinoma]]. | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist|2}} | |||
[[Category:Prostate gland]] | |||
Latest revision as of 21:46, 18 June 2024
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.
- Cowper gland adenocarcinoma.
Images
BG - intermed. mag.
BG - high mag.
BG - very high mag.
BG - intermed. mag.
BG - high mag.
BG - very high mag.
www:
Stains
- Mucicarmine +ve.
- PAS-D +ve.
IHC
Features:[1]