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Eble JN, Sauter G., Epstein JI, Sesterhenn IA - iarc

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Ductal adenocarcinoma<br />

X.J. Yang<br />

L. Cheng<br />

B. Helpap<br />

H. Samaratunga<br />

Definition<br />

Subtype of adenocarcinoma composed<br />

of large glands lined by tall pseudostratified<br />

columnar cells.<br />

ICD-O code 8500/3<br />

Synonyms<br />

Several terms used in the past are no<br />

longer appropriate. Endometrial carcinoma<br />

was originally used to describe this<br />

entity because of its morphologic similarity<br />

to endometrium. This tumour was previously<br />

believed to be derived from a<br />

Müllerian structure named prostatic utricle<br />

{1706,1707}. However, subsequent<br />

studies on favourable response to<br />

orchiectomy, ultrastructural studies, histochemistry<br />

and immunohistochemistry<br />

have proven the prostatic origin of this<br />

tumour {1990,2205,2888,2919}. Therefore,<br />

the term endometrial or endometrioid<br />

carcinoma should not be used.<br />

Prostatic duct carcinoma should be used<br />

with caution, because it could also refer<br />

to urothelial carcinoma involving prostatic<br />

ducts.<br />

Epidemiology<br />

In pure form, ductal adenocarcinoma<br />

accounts for 0.2-0.8% of prostate cancers<br />

{292,718,938}. More commonly it is<br />

seen with an acinar component.<br />

Etiology<br />

No specific etiologic factors have been<br />

defined for this particular type.<br />

Clinical features<br />

Signs and symptoms<br />

Periurethral or centrally located ductal<br />

adenocarcinoma may cause haematuria,<br />

urinary urgency and eventually urinary<br />

retention. In these cases, there may be<br />

no abnormalities on rectal examination.<br />

Tumours arising peripherally may lead to<br />

enlargement or induration of the<br />

prostate. Although ductal adenocarcinoma<br />

strongly expresses prostate specific<br />

A<br />

antigen (PSA) immunohistochemically,<br />

they are associated with variable serum<br />

PSA levels {323}.<br />

Methods of diagnosis<br />

Serum PSA levels may be normal particularly<br />

in a patient with only centrally<br />

located tumour. In most cases,<br />

transurethral resections performed for<br />

diagnosis or relief of the urinary obstruction<br />

will provide sufficient diagnostic tis-<br />

Localization<br />

Ductal adenocarcinoma may be located<br />

centrally around the prostatic urethra<br />

or more frequently located peripherally<br />

admixed with typical acinar adenocarcinoma.<br />

Both centrally and<br />

peripherally located ductal adenocarcinoma<br />

components can be present in<br />

the same prostate. A centrally located<br />

adenocarcinoma may also be associated<br />

with a peripherally located acinar<br />

adenocarcinoma.<br />

B<br />

Fig. 3.69 Ductal adenocarcinoma of the prostate. A Papillary type of growth. B Cribriform pattern.<br />

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