Mucinous fibroplasia

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Mucinous fibroplasia, also collagenous micronodules, is a pathognomonic feature of prostate carcinoma.[1][2]

Microscopic

Features:

  • Small collegneous-like nodules within (malignant) prostatic glands.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Egevad, L.; Allsbrook, WC.; Epstein, JI. (Mar 2006). "Current practice of diagnosis and reporting of prostate cancer on needle biopsy among genitourinary pathologists.". Hum Pathol 37 (3): 292-7. PMID 16613324.
  2. ↑ Baisden, BL.; Kahane, H.; Epstein, JI. (Aug 1999). "Perineural invasion, mucinous fibroplasia, and glomerulations: diagnostic features of limited cancer on prostate needle biopsy.". Am J Surg Pathol 23 (8): 918-24. PMID 10435561.
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