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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=== | ||
<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://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)]. | *[http://webpathology.com/image.asp?case=21&n=4 Cowper gland (webpathology.com)]. | ||
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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== | ||
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]