prostatic adenocarcinoma

Gleason Score: Definition

The Gleason score is a number pathologists use to describe prostate cancer based on how the tumor cells look under a microscope. This score helps doctors predict how quickly and aggressively the cancer may grow and spread. The Gleason score can only be determined after examining a tissue sample from the prostate tumor. How is …
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Prostatic Adenocarcinoma: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Prostatic adenocarcinoma is the most common type of prostate cancer. It is sometimes called acinar adenocarcinoma because the cancer cells form small clusters that resemble glands called acini. The cancer develops from epithelial cells that normally line the inside of the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, …
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