Leiomyosarcoma of the prostate

Eur Urol. 1985;11(2):131-3. doi: 10.1159/000472471.

Abstract

3 cases of prostatic leiomyosarcoma, observed over a 15-year period, are reported. 2 patients underwent radical surgical treatment only and succumbed to metastatic diffusion after 13 and 29 months, respectively. After palliative surgery, a 3rd man received subsequent radiation therapy for pelvic and pulmonary recurrences, and is alive with tumor after 6 years and 8 months. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of this uncommon and aggressive prostatic neoplasm are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Leiomyosarcoma / pathology
  • Leiomyosarcoma / surgery
  • Leiomyosarcoma / therapy*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Palliative Care
  • Prostatectomy / methods
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy*