Probable endometrial carcinoma of the prostate, crossed renal ectopia and dermatomyositis in a 32-year-old man

An unusual type of prostatic carcinoma associated with crossed renal ectopia and dermatomyositis is reported in a young man. Infiltration by an epithelial tumor filled the enlarged prostate with soft papillary masses. Cystoprostatectomy and removal of a single large pelvic lymph node metastasis were...

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Published inThe Journal of urology Vol. 120; no. 4; p. 504
Main Authors Otnes, B, Refsum, S B, Husby, G, Mathisen, W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1978
Subjects
Adenocarcinoma - complications
Adenocarcinoma - immunology
Adenocarcinoma - pathology
Adult
Dermatomyositis - complications
Humans
Immunoglobulins
Kidney - abnormalities
Male
Prostate - pathology
Prostatic Neoplasms - complications
Prostatic Neoplasms - immunology
Prostatic Neoplasms - pathology
Urethra - pathology
Urinary Bladder - pathology
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Summary:An unusual type of prostatic carcinoma associated with crossed renal ectopia and dermatomyositis is reported in a young man. Infiltration by an epithelial tumor filled the enlarged prostate with soft papillary masses. Cystoprostatectomy and removal of a single large pelvic lymph node metastasis were done. Histologically, the tumor resembled endometrial carcinoma and may have arisen from paramesonephric tissue in the prostate. Large amounts of immunoglobulins were found in the tumor tissue. The patient has survived for more than 5 years, although a slow growing urethral recurrence has been noted.
ISSN:0022-5347
DOI:10.1016/S0022-5347(17)57247-X