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'''Sarcomatoid prostate carcinoma''' is a rare subtype of [[prostatic carcinoma]], that may be confused with a [[sarcoma]]. | |||
==General== | |||
*Rare. | |||
==Microscopic== | |||
Features:<ref name=Ref_GUP80>{{Ref GUP|77 & 80}}</ref> | |||
*Biphasic tumour: | |||
*#Spindle cells (sarcomatous component). | |||
*#*May include components of: [[osteosarcoma]], [[chondrosarcoma]] and/or [[rhabdomyosarcoma]]. | |||
*#Glandular component (like conventional prostate carcinoma). | |||
==IHC== | |||
Features - typical:<ref name=Ref_GUP80>{{Ref GUP|77 & 80}}</ref> | |||
*PSA +ve. | |||
*Keratin +ve. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Prostate cancer]]. | |||
*[[Carcinosarcoma]]. | |||
*[[Sarcomatoid carcinoma]]. | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist|2}} | |||
[[Category:Prostate carcinoma]] | |||
[[Category:Diagnosis]] | [[Category:Diagnosis]] | ||
Revision as of 01:39, 17 July 2015
Sarcomatoid prostate carcinoma is a rare subtype of prostatic carcinoma, that may be confused with a sarcoma.
General
- Rare.
Microscopic
Features:[1]
- Biphasic tumour:
- Spindle cells (sarcomatous component).
- May include components of: osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma and/or rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Glandular component (like conventional prostate carcinoma).
- Spindle cells (sarcomatous component).
IHC
Features - typical:[1]
- PSA +ve.
- Keratin +ve.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Zhou, Ming; Magi-Galluzzi, Cristina (2006). Genitourinary Pathology: A Volume in Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series (1st ed.). Churchill Livingstone. pp. 77 & 80. ISBN 978-0443066771.