Perineal prostatic tumour seedling after 'Tru-Cut' needle biopsy: case report and review of the literature.
The prostate gland is being biopsied increasingly frequently, especially as a result of the visualisation of suspect areas on transrectal ultrasonography, using a variety of different needle types. We report only the third case of tumour seedling in the tract following a transperineal biopsy of a prostatic cancer with a 'Tru-Cut' needle. The literature is reviewed with regard to the characteristics and the incidence of seedling and the importance of including the perineum in any treatment option is emphasized.
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Department of Urology, St. Woolos Hospital, Newport, UK.
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D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D010502:Perineum; D011467:Prostate / Q000473:pathology*; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*