Open AccessIntraductal carcinoma of the prostate
Author(s) -
Eszter Szentirmai,
Giovanna Giannico
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pathologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.243
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 1591-951X
pISSN - 0031-2983
DOI - 10.32074/1591-951x-5-20
Subject(s) - histogenesis , medicine , prostate , prostatectomy , carcinoma , adenocarcinoma , pathology , biopsy , prostate carcinoma , lesion , urology , cancer , immunohistochemistry
Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDC-P) is a diagnostic entity characterized by architecturally or cytologically malignant-appearing prostatic glandular epithelium confined to prostatic ducts. Despite its apparent in situ nature, this lesion is associated with aggressive prostatic adenocarcinoma and is a predictor for poor prognosis when identified on biopsy or radical prostatectomy. This review discusses diagnosis, clinical features, histogenesis, and management of IDC-P, as well as current research and controversies surrounding this entity.