Signet ring cell-like adenocarcinoma of the prostate

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Signet ring cell carcinoma of the prostate, also prostatic signet ring cell carcinoma, is a rare aggressive form of prostate cancer.

General

  • Very rare - 9 cases in a series of 29,783 prostate cancer cases.[1]
  • Criteria vary - percentage of SRCs required for Dx varies from 20% to 50%.[1]

Microscopic

Features:

  • Signet ring cells - see basics article.

DDx:

Images

Stains


See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Warner, JN.; Nakamura, LY.; Pacelli, A.; Humphreys, MR.; Castle, EP. (Dec 2010). "Primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the prostate.". Mayo Clin Proc 85 (12): 1130-6. doi:10.4065/mcp.2010.0463. PMID 21123640.