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Published in: Diagnostic Pathology 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Case report

Spindle cell embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate in an adult patient – case report and review of clinicopathological features

Authors: Hans-Ulrich Schildhaus, Suvi Lokka, Werner Fenner, Jens Küster, Ingrid Kühnle, Ernst Heinmöller

Published in: Diagnostic Pathology | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate in an adult is a very rare event with only a few cases published. Diagnosis usually occurs with advanced disease frequently already with metastatic spread. In adults prognosis is very poor, therefore early diagnosis is crucial. To date, only three cases of spindle cell subtype of embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate in an adult have been published.

Case presentation

We report an additional case of prostatic spindle cell embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma subtype in an adult.

Conclusions

We discuss relevant clinicopathological features of spindle cell embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate in adult patients in the context of the literature.
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Metadata
Title
Spindle cell embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the prostate in an adult patient – case report and review of clinicopathological features
Authors
Hans-Ulrich Schildhaus
Suvi Lokka
Werner Fenner
Jens Küster
Ingrid Kühnle
Ernst Heinmöller
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Diagnostic Pathology / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1746-1596
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13000-016-0507-1

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