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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:[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.