Foamy gland carcinoma
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Foamy gland carcinoma, also foamy gland adenocarcinoma,[1] is an uncommon variant of prostate carcinoma that has a bland appearance and may be confused with benign glands.
General
- Rare.
- Usually low grade, i.e. Gleason score 6/10.[1]
Microscopic
Features:
- Increased glandular density - key feature.
- Eosinophilic intraluminal amorphous secretions - key feature.
- Abundant foamy cytoplasm.
- Tufted glandular border.
- Gland size larger than "typical" prostate cancer.
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