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Unusual histopathological diagnosis of prostatic blue nevus: a case report

Authors: Nelson Montalvo, Ligia Redrobán

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Introduction

Prostatic blue nevus was first described as a benign lesion of uncertain and controversial histogenesis by Nogogosyan in 1963. Currently, 30 cases have been reported in the world literature.

Case presentation

A 63-year-old Hispanic man presented with prostatism of several months’ evolution. Histopathological examination revealed a blue nevus associated with nodular hyperplasia and acute inflammation.

Conclusion

Prostatic blue nevus is a rare and unusual, histologically benign prostatic lesion with limited clinical significance and a favorable prognosis.

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Title: Unusual histopathological diagnosis of prostatic blue nevus: a case report
Authors: Nelson Montalvo
Ligia Redrobán
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-7-291

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Unusual histopathological diagnosis of prostatic blue nevus: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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