Abstract
The authors report a case of pure small cell carcinoma of the prostate expressing neuroendocrine markers on immunohistochemistry. Treatment consisted of chemotherapy with cisplatin and etoposide combined with regional external beam radiotherapy. The result is encouraging with complete remission 15 months after the diagnosis.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
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Carcinoma, Small Cell / drug therapy*
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Carcinoma, Small Cell / radiotherapy*
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Cisplatin / administration & dosage
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Etoposide / administration & dosage
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Humans
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Male
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Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
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Remission Induction