Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the prostate

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Sarcomatoid prostate carcinoma is a rare subtype of prostatic carcinoma.

General

  • Rare.[1]
  • Poor prognosis - estimated 20% mortality at one year.[1]

Microscopic

Features:[2]

IHC

Features - typical:[2]

  • PSA +ve.
  • Keratin +ve.

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Hansel, DE.; Epstein, JI. (Oct 2006). "Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the prostate: a study of 42 cases.". Am J Surg Pathol 30 (10): 1316-21. doi:10.1097/01.pas.0000209838.92842.bf. PMID 17001164.
  2. 2.0 2.1 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.