Signet-ring cell carcinoma of the prostate effectively treated with maximal androgen blockade

被引:13
作者
Akagashi, K [1 ]
Tanda, H [1 ]
Kato, S [1 ]
Ohnishi, S [1 ]
Nakajima, H [1 ]
Nanbu, A [1 ]
Nitta, T [1 ]
Koroku, M [1 ]
机构
[1] Sanjukai Hosp, Dept Urol, Shiroishi Ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
关键词
androgen blockade; prostate neoplasm; signet-ring cell carcinoma;
D O I
10.1046/j.1442-2042.2003.00649.x
中图分类号
R5 [内科学]; R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) of the prostate is very rare and has a poor prognosis, even when treated with aggressive therapy. We report herein a case of a 72-year-old man with prostatic SRCC. The patient had a tumor that extended directly to the rectum. Maximal androgen blockade was started and 20 months later, the patient was alive without evidence of recurrence. The present case of prostatic SRCC responded well to medical therapy, however, tumors can recur after a long period of time. Therefore, adjuvant therapy is recommended.
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