| Literature DB >> 26837901 |
George J Netto1, Jonathan I Epstein2.
Abstract
Prostate needle biopsy currently is the gold standard method for the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of prostate cancer. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is crucial for pursuing proper patient management. This article discusses histologic mimickers of prostate carcinoma highlighting microscopic features that are helpful to reach a correct diagnosis and emphasizing potential diagnostic pitfalls.Entities:
Keywords: Adenosis; Atrophy; Basal cell hyperplasia; Clear cell cribriform hyperplasia; Mimickers of prostate cancer; Nephrogenic adenoma; Paraganglia; Prostatitis; Radiation atypia; Xanthoma
Year: 2008 PMID： 26837901 DOI： 10.1016/j.path.2008.07.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Pathol Clin ISSN： 1875-9157