Prostate, ductal adenocarcinoma [LMP88941]

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Diagnostic Modality: 
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Disease Category: 
Neoplasia
Diagnosis: 
Prostate, ductal anednocarcinoma
Species: 
Human
Organ System: 
Lower Urinary Tract and Male Genital System
Gender: 
Male
Diagnosis Code: 
ICD-10: C-61| ICD-O: 8500/3
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Shabin
Nanji

Keywords

prostatic, duct, carcinoma

Clinical History

Taken from transurethral resection of prostatic tissue.

Clinical Discussion

Ductal adenocarcinoma is characterized by large glands lined by pseudostratified columnar cells. It is an uncommon variant but can be seen as a minor component of conventional acinar carcinoma of the prostate. In its pure form, it is an aggressive variant.