Difference between revisions of "Bulbourethral gland"
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*[[Prostate gland]]. | *[[Prostate gland]]. | ||
*[[Adenosis of the prostate gland]]. | *[[Adenosis of the prostate gland]]. | ||
*[[Cowper gland adenocarcinoma]]. | |||
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Revision as of 21:45, 18 June 2024
File:Gray1136.png
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:[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
- Bulbourethral gland -- intermed mag.jpg
BG - intermed. mag.
- Bulbourethral gland -- high mag.jpg
BG - high mag.
- Bulbourethral gland -- very high mag.jpg
BG - very high mag.
- Bulbourethral gland - alt -- intermed mag.jpg
BG - intermed. mag.
- Bulbourethral gland - alt -- high mag.jpg
BG - high mag.
- Bulbourethral gland - alt -- very high mag.jpg
BG - very high mag.
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Stains
- Mucicarmine +ve.
- PAS-D +ve.
IHC
Features:[1]