Primary transitional cell carcinoma of the prostate presenting as a rectal ulcer

Primary transitional cell carcinoma of the prostate is a rare clinicopathological entity. It is an aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis. Presentation is usually late, with obstructive voiding complaints. Radical surgery offers locoregional control of the disease. We report a case with an atypical presentation of bleeding per rectum and associated obstructive voiding symptoms. Examination revealed a rectal ulcer overlying an enlarged prostate and fixed to it. Histopathology showed a picture of transitional cell carcinoma of the prostate infiltrating the rectum. Imaging studies revealed an enlarged prostate with altered echo pattern with locoregional spread, infiltrating the rectum. Bladder involvement and distant metastases were not evident. External beam radiotherapy achieved good local control. At 3 months of follow-up, the patient was free of urinary symptoms and his rectal ulcer had healed. The patient declined subsequent treatment.     

Neuroendocrine tumor of the prostate. A case report

We report one case of neuroendocrine tumour of the prostate in a 74 years old patient. The clinical symptomatology was dominated by pollakuria, dysuria. Digital rectal examination showed a bulky prostate, hard and irregular. The rate of PSA was high (23 ng/mL). The endorectal ultrasonography revealed a pelvic heterogeneous mass depending of prostate. The biopsy showed an adenocarcinoma of prostate. The patient underwent a transuretral resection of the prostate (TURP) and pulpectomy. Histology and immunohistochemistry through antibody anti NES and antibody antisynaptophysin of shavings of resection revealed a neuroendocrine tumour of the prostate. Twelve months after, the lung X-ray, abdominal ultrasonography and bone scintigram was normal. The rate of PSA was 2.1 ng/mL.     

Prostate cancer in a relatively young adult: a case report

We report a case of prostate cancer in a 45-year-old. The patient was found to have an elevated prostate specific antigen (PSA) level at a general health check and was referred to our division. Serum level of PSA was 6.9 ng/ml. Digital rectal examination and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a small nodule on the right lobe. Transperineal needle biopsy of the prostate revealed adenocarcinoma at the bilateral lobe (Gleason score 3+4). Computed tomography and a bone scan showed no evidence of metastasis. The patient was diagnosed as cT2b, NO, MO, and underwent a radical prostatectomy. Patients younger than 45 with prostate cancer are rare, although the incidence of prostate cancer is increasing. Here, 25 cases previously reported in Japan in addition to the present case, are reviewed.     

Carcinosarcoma of the prostate. Case report]

We report one case of carcinosarcoma of the prostate in a patient of 43 years old. The clinical symptomatology was dominated by pollakiurie, dysuria digestive disorders, oedema of the lower limbs and the alteration of the general status. Digital rectal examination showed a big prostate, hard and irregular. The rate of PSA increased. Echography revealed a pelvic echogenic mass corresponding to a bulky prostate. CT scan of the abdomen and the pelvis showed a tissular, heterogeneous mass of 11 cm occupying the vesicoprostatic space and invading the basis of the bladder and the adjacent muscles (muscles obturateurs internes). Histology of a biopsy fragment of the mass revealed an adenocarcinoma and a mesenchymatous component calling up a prostatic carcinosarcoma. The treatment consisted in chemotherapy VAC. The evolution was deadly after 2 months.     

Value of transrectal prostate ultrasonography pre-transurethral prostatectomy in screening for occult prostate carcinoma

A total of 311 patients who underwent consecutive transurethral resection of prostate (T URP) for obstructive voiding symptoms were reviewed. All patients had benign prostate glands by digital rectal examination. Results of preoperative ultrasound screening of the prostate in 65 of 311 patients showed 41 with nonmalignant prostate, but pathologic examination showed cancer in 11 and benign hyperplasia in 30. Of seven ultrasounds interpreted as suspicious for cancer, pathologic examination revealed benign hyperplasia in all seven. Of 17 patients with ultrasound interpretations consistent with prostate cancer, 14 had transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies prior to T URP. Biopsy specimens revealed benign hyperplasia without carcinoma in all 14 patients. Two of 17 patients refused biopsies, and 1 underwent TURP without biopsy for urinary retention and did have cancer. Sensitivity of prostate ultrasound in evaluation of occult prostate carcinoma in this group of patients was 8.3 percent and specificity was 56.6 percent. Our results indicate that transrectal prostate ultrasound performed on men with obstructive voiding symptoms and benign glands as evidenced by digital rectal palpation has little value in predicting the presence or absence of occult prostate cancer.     

Small cell carcinoma of the prostate: a case report

A 79-year-old man was admitted to our department with a chief complaint of urinary incontinence. The prostate was enlarged (145 cc), although the serum level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) was within the normal range (1.09 ng/ml). Digital rectal examination showed an enlarged, irregular prostate with stony hardness. We performed a prostate biopsy and histological examinations indicated poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma with a Gleason score of 5+5=10. A computed tomographic (CT) scan revealed a prostatic tumor invading the bladder, seminal vesicle and rectum. He was diagnosed with a stage T4N1M0 adenocarcinoma of the prostate. He was started-on hormonal therapy, but died one month from the start of treatment. Histological and immunohistological examinations were repeated; suggesting small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the prostate.     

A case of prostatic small cell carcinoma

A 66-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a complaint of lumbago. Digital rectal examination showed an enlarged, irregular prostate with stony hardness. The serum level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) was elevated. Abdominal computed tomography showed enlarged common iliac and paraaortic lymph nodes, and multiple liver metastases. Bone scintigraphy showed multiple bone metastases. Histological and immunohistochemical examinations indicated small cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Chemotherapy could not be performed due to acute hepatic failure. The patient died 1 month after his first visit.     

Real-time transrectal ultrasonography during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

PURPOSE: We describe the technical aspects of real-time transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) monitoring and guidance during laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP). Furthermore, we describe the TRUS visualized anatomy of periprostatic structures during LRP. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 25 consecutive patients undergoing transperitoneal LRP, baseline preoperative, real-time intraoperative and immediate postoperative TRUS evaluations were performed. To define periprostatic anatomy precisely TRUS measurements were obtained with specific reference to the neurovascular bundle (NVB), prostate apex, membranous urethra, bladder neck, rectal wall and any cancer nodule. Conventional gray scale, power Doppler, harmonic imaging and 3-dimensional ultrasound functions were used. RESULTS: Real-time TRUS navigation facilitated 3 technical aspects of LRP. 1) It identified the correct plane between the posterior bladder neck and prostate base, allowing quick laparoscopic identification of the vasa and seminal vesicles. 2) It identified the occasional, difficult to see distal protrusion of the prostate apex posterior to the membranous urethra, thus enhancing apical dissection with negative margins. 3) It provided visualization of any hypoechoic nodule abutting the prostate capsule, alerting the laparoscopic surgeon to perform wide dissection at that location. TRUS measured various anatomical parameters including i) the mean distance +/-SD between the NVB and the lateral edge of the prostate a) at apex (1.9 +/- 0.9 mm), b) base (2.5 +/- 0.8 mm) and c) tip of seminal vesicle (4.0 +/- 1.6 mm), ii) the dimensions of the NVB a) before (4.5 x 3.9 mm), b) after (4.2 x 3.6 mm) nerve sparing LRP and c) after nonnerve sparing LRP (0.9 x 0.9 mm), iii) arterial blood flow resistive index within NVB a) before (0.83 +/- 0.04), b) after (0.84 +/- 0.03) nerve sparing LRP and c) after nonnerve sparing LRP (0), iv) and the length of membranous urethra a) before (12.2 +/- 1.1 mm) and b) after (11.7 +/- 1.0 mm) surgery. Focal distortion of the prostate surface by an exophytic nodule was visualized on TRUS in 3 patients, necessitating ipsilateral nerve resection at LRP and contributing to negative surgical margins. CONCLUSIONS: This initial experience suggests that real-time intraoperative TRUS guidance may enhance anatomical performance of LRP. This improved understanding of periprostatic anatomy has the potential to improve functional and oncological outcomes. Such corroboration is awaited.     

Carcinoma of the prostate masquerading as rectal carcinoma. Report of 3 cases and review of the literature

We present 3 patients with prostatic tumours who presented with symptoms of rectal stenosis. In all 3 cases digital examination of the rectum revealed a mass suggestive of rectal carcinoma, but carcinoma of the prostate was suspected because of other clinical features and this was confirmed by biopsy. Treatment by hormonal manipulation resulted in a dramatic improvement in symptoms. The diagnostic and management difficulties associated with this unusual presentation of carcinoma of the prostate are described, together with a review of the literature.     

以直肠癌症状为表现的前列腺癌诊疗体会及文献复习

目的 探讨以直肠癌症状为表现的前列腺癌诊治要点。方法 回顾性分析我院诊治的3例以直肠癌症状为表现的前列腺癌患者临床病理特征、随访情况,总结现有文献讨论诊治心得。结果 3例患者均是因胃肠道症状至本院胃肠外科就诊,患者2直肠指检未见异常,患者1和患者3直肠指检均可触及肿物;CT及MRI均可见肿物累及前列腺和直肠;肠镜见环周肿物,肠腔狭窄;组织学为高/低分化腺癌;所有患者初步诊断均为直肠癌。患者1血清PSA:2.532 ng/ml,行Miles术,术后Gleason评分：5+4=9,免疫组化：PSA/P504s（+）,最终确诊为前列腺癌,术后追加内分泌治疗。患者2和患者3在泌尿外科会诊后,血清PSA分别为>100 ng/ml和153.49 ng/ml,Gleason评分分别为5+3=8和4+3=7,免疫组化PSA/P504s均为（+）,确诊为前列腺癌,进行了内分泌治疗和全盆腔脏器切除。结论 前列腺癌诊断应结合病史、检查、组织学及免疫组织化学,警惕误诊。     

Benign metastasizing leiomyoma of the lung

A 44-year-old woman was found to have an abnormal shadow on a chest X-ray during a regular health checkup, and visited our department. Chest computed tomography showed multiple nodular shadows in both lungs. The patient had no history of neoplasm except for myomectomy for uterine leiomyoma 6 years previously. Eighteen months later, the nodules showed a gradual increase in size, and video-assisted thoracoscopic biopsy of a nodule was performed. Histopathologically, the pulmonary nodule was composed of benign smooth muscle cells proliferating in fascicles, consistent with the diagnosis of benign metastasizing leiomyoma. Benign metastasizing leiomyoma is defined as a histologically benign uterine smooth muscle tumor that acts in a somewhat malignant fashion and produces benign metastases. Although it is a rare condition, it should be considered in asymptomatic women of reproductive age with a history of uterine leiomyoma, who present with solitary or multiple pulmonary nodules. Herein, we report a case of pulmonary benign metastasizing leiomyoma.     

Leiomyoma of the lung: a case report

An asymptomatic 43-year-old female was admitted to the Hospital because of an abnormal nodule in the left lung field on screening chest X-ray. Chest CT showed a tumor shadow mass (4 x 3 cm) in the left lower lobe. Bronchofiberscopy revealed an endobronchial polypoid mass obstructing the lower lobe bronchus at the orifice of left B10. Lt lower lobectomy was performed. Histopathological examination of the specimen showed the tumor (4.5 x 3.6 x 3.6 cm) developing not only within the tracheal lumen, but also in the lung tissue. Because immunohistochemical staining for desmin and alpha-smooth muscle actin was positive, we diagnosed leiomyoma. As MRI revealed multiple uterine masses after operation, we discussed the diagnostic problems in the relation to metastasizing leiomyoma of the uterus.     

A case of pure leiomyoma of the prostate

A case of pure leiomyoma of the prostate is reported. This disease is very rare and only 10 cases could be collected from the Japanese literature. Our case is the 11th case of this disease in Japan. A 48-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of urinary retention. Retrograde urethrocystogram showed evidence of protrusion of the left lobe of the prostate. Excretory urogram revealed bilateral hydronephrosis and voiding cystogram revealed VUR on left ureter. Transurethral biopsy suggested benign prostatic tumor. Open resection of the tumor was performed. Histologically, the specimen removed was pure leiomyoma of the prostate. After operative treatment, disturbance of urination and hydronephrosis disappeared.     

Individualization of the biopsy protocol according to the prostate gland volume for prostate cancer detection

PURPOSE: In this study we assessed the relative yield of 10 core biopsy, and the whole range of alternative 8 and 6 core biopsy protocols over that of the classic sextant biopsy protocol. We determined the optimum number of cores per biopsy according to prostate volume in patients who experienced prostate biopsy for the first time. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 503 men with the indications of abnormal digital rectal examination and/or serum prostate specific antigen greater than 2.5 ng/ml were included in the study. All patients underwent a 10 core biopsy protocol with an additional 1 core from each suspicious area detected by transrectal ultrasound. Prostate volume was divided into quartiles, namely 14.9 to 35, 35.1 to 50, 50.1 to 65 and 65.1 to 150 cc. The optimum number of biopsy cores was determined in patients with different prostate volumes. RESULTS: Median age was 63 years and prostate specific antigen was 7.4 ng/ml in the whole group. Of 503 patients 159 (31.6%) were positive for prostate cancer. Cancer detection rates decreased significantly from 49.6% to 20.8% as prostate volume increased in preset quartiles. Lesion biopsies revealed the lowest unique cancer detection rates for all prostate volume quartiles (0% to 3%). There was an obvious positive trend in cancer detection rates in favor of the 10 core biopsy protocol over sextant biopsies in all patient groups. Classic sextant biopsy protocol proved to be inadequate for all prostate volumes. Among sextant biopsy protocols laterally placed cores including the apex, lateral mid gland and lateral base had the best cancer detection rates (81% to 95%). The 8 core biopsy scheme consisting of the apex, mid gland, lateral mid gland and lateral base resulted in an only 1% lower detection rate (97%) than the 10 core biopsy protocol in the lowest quartile. The yield of the 10 core biopsy protocol in patients with a prostate volume of between 35.1 and 150 cc outscored that of the optimal 8 core biopsy scheme including the apex, base, lateral mid gland and lateral base with 3% to 8% differences in the cancer detection rate. CONCLUSIONS: The 10 core biopsy protocol must be used in all group of patients except patients with a prostate volume of 14.9 to 35 cc. In patients with a prostate volume of 14.9 to 35 cc the 8 core biopsy protocol consisting of the apex, mid gland, lateral mid gland and lateral base can be used since it revealed results similar to those of the 10 core biopsy protocol. The classic sextant biopsy protocol seemed inadequate for all prostate volumes. Patients with a larger prostate had lower cancer detection rates. Transrectal ultrasound directed lesion biopsies may be omitted when using 10 core biopsy protocols since the yield of these biopsies was less than 2%.     

Advanced prostate cancer presenting as a huge abscess

Prostatic abscess is a rare urological disease. It is not easily diagnosed based on the history, physical examination, laboratory data, and imaging studies. Patients with prostatic abscess and those with prostate cancer can have similar presenting signs and symptoms, such as lymphadenopathy and abnormal prostate-specific antigen values. A 67-year-old man without any underlying diseases presented with acute prostatitis. Transrectal ultrasonography was performed 14 days after initiation of antibiotic therapy revealed a fluid-containing irregular mass. Doppler ultrasonography showed high vascularity around the margin of the mass. Advanced prostate cancer with necrosis was found in tissue from transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). His symptoms improved a lot after TURP and he accepted androgen deprivation therapy in the outpatient clinic. Although ultrasound-guided needle aspiration remains the mainstream treatment for prostatic abscess, TURP should be considered in patients with complicated prostate abscess or suspected prostatic carcinoma.     

Leiomyom der Glans Penis

Glans penis leiomyomas are uncommon as primary nonepithelial tumors of the urogenital tract. Only 4 cases are described until today. We saw an other case of an 12 years old boy with a leiomyoma of the glans penis. Clinically the lesion presented as a yellow induration with no symptoms as pain, pruritus or bleeding. The biopsy revealed histological a leiomyoma in the subcutis of the glans penis with no symptoms of malignancy. Because of suspected functional and cosmetic deficiency a total resection was not performed. None of the cases described in the literature showed in the follow up malignancy or recurrency. 18 months postoperatively our patient is furthermore well and without symptoms. Nevertheless the leiomyoma of that localization is rare, this tumor should be included in the differential diagnosis of the neoplasms of the glans penis.     

壁间型膀胱平滑肌瘤十例患者诊治经验的初步探讨

目的通过对壁间型膀胱平滑肌瘤的诊疗进行回顾性分析,初步探讨其临床诊疗方式。方法回顾性分析2010年1月至2019年1月于徐州医科大学附属医院泌尿外科行手术治疗壁间型膀胱平滑肌瘤10例患者资料。其中男性1例,女性9例,年龄33~51(44±6)岁。其中5例患者以膀胱刺激症状为主要临床表现,1例患者以下腹痛为主要表现,还有4例患者无明显临床症状,患者发病时间1周至2年,平均4.9个月。患者泌尿系彩超检查发现膀胱壁上形态规则、表面覆盖黏膜高回声的低回声包块。CTU检查为膀胱壁均质样实性肿块,边界清楚、光滑,无侵蚀表现,膀胱壁走形自然,且壁周脂肪间隙清晰,膀胱内可见充盈缺损。膀胱镜检查可见瘤体表面黏膜常完整连续,可见局部稍向膀胱内隆起。根据患者肿瘤部位、大小,10例患者分别采用经尿道平滑肌瘤剜除术和腹腔镜下平滑肌瘤剜除术,3例患者术中冰冻切片示:膀胱平滑肌瘤。结果10例患者中有临床症状者:其中5例以膀胱刺激症状为主诉的患者术后症状明显缓解,表现为下腹部疼痛症状的患者术后腹痛症状消失,所有患者术后均未发生并发症,术后随访4~24个月(平均16个月)均未见肿瘤复发且未诉漏尿等常见并发症。结论泌尿系彩超,CTU等影像学检查与膀胱镜相结合是诊断壁间型膀胱平滑肌瘤的主要手段,经尿道肿瘤剜除术、腹腔镜下肿瘤剜除术是治疗壁间型膀胱平滑肌瘤安全有效的手术方式且预后较好。     

Leiomyoma of the urinary bladder

We report a case of rare benign bladder leiomyoma. The patient was a 42-year old man complaining impotence. Digital rectal examination revealed a palpable pelvic tumor. Transurethral ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance image (MRI) examinations all showed a cystic tumor measuring 10 x 8 cm. On the basis of these findings leiomyoma was suspected already before operation. The tumor was removed by open resection of bladder, and the diagnosis was confirmed by histology and positive immunohistochemistry.     

Acute abducens nerve palsy following prostatitis due to prostate biopsy

This is a case of repeated acute abducens nerve palsy following prostatitis due to prostate biopsy. A 64-year-old man came to our hospital because of high prostate specific antigen (PSA; 25 ng/ml) on routine medical examination. Transrectal prostate needle biopsy revealed atypical small acinar proliferations in two cores taken from the apex of the prostate. One day after biopsy, the patient presented with chills and a fever. Prostatitis due to prostate biopsy was diagnosed, and hydration and intravenous antibiotics were administered. Although he showed signs of improvement, seven days after biopsy, he complained of double vision in the left gaze. Upon referral to the neurology, head MRI and CSF examination showed no particular abnormality. He was thus diagnosed with post-infection abducens nerve palsy and treated with steroid therapy. His symptoms gradually ameliorated. One year after biopsy, his PSA level was still high, although follow-up prostate biopsy was benign. One day after follow-up biopsy, he presented again with chills and a fever. He was retreated with hydration and intravenous antibiotics. Six days after follow-up biopsy, he complained of double vision in the left gaze as in the previous year. With the diagnosis of post-infection abducens nerve palsy, he was retreated with steroid therapy.