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: A prostatic stromal tumour of uncertain malignant potential, commonly referred to as STUMP, is a rare type of tumour that arises from the stromal (connective tissue) component of the prostate gland. The term “uncertain malignant potential” is used because it is difficult to predict how the tumour will behave. While most of these tumours …
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