A new case of signet ring cell carcinoma of the prostate

Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2007 Dec;5(7):455-6. doi: 10.3816/cgc.2007.n.035.

Abstract

Primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the prostate is a very rare variant of prostate cancer. Herein, we report a new case of primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the prostate in an 85-year-old man with voiding disorder and hematuria. Based on this case, we present the anatomopathologic, clinical, and therapeutic aspects of this rare entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell / pathology*
  • Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prognosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy