Background: Ductal adenocarcinoma is a rare type of prostate cancer that arises in the glands of the prostate. These glands are small round structures that produce seminal fluid. Ductal adenocarcinoma grows in complex patterns and is generally more aggressive than the more common acinar adenocarcinoma. What are the symptoms of ductal adenocarcinoma? The symptoms of …
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Background: Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate gland is a noninvasive tumour characterized by the proliferation of malignant cells within the ducts and acini of the prostate gland. Unlike invasive prostate cancer, the tumour cells in intraductal carcinoma are found within the ductal system and do not invade the surrounding prostate tissue. However, this condition is …
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Background: High grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (HGPIN) is a condition in which the cells that line the ducts and glands of the prostate gland show abnormal changes. These changes are not cancerous, but they are considered precancerous, meaning they may develop into prostate cancer over time. HGPIN is often detected in prostate biopsies, which are …
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What is the Gleason grade? The Gleason grade is a system used by pathologists all over the world to describe the microscopic changes seen in a type of prostate cancer called adenocarcinoma. The Gleason grade can only be determined after a sample of the tumour has been examined under the microscope. How do pathologists determine …
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Background: Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of prostate cancer. This type of cancer may also be described as acinar adenocarcinoma because it is made up of groups of tumour cells forming small glands called acini. It develops from epithelial cells normally found in the prostate gland. Adenocarcinoma of the prostate is a relatively common …
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