Cytology and immunocytochemistry of bilateral breast metastases from prostatic cancer. Report of a case.
The cytologic findings in fine needle aspirates of a previously treated prostatic cancer metastatic to both breasts in a 65-year-old man are described. The prostatic origin of the poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma cells was demonstrated by identification of cytoplasmic prostate-specific antigen. The clinical importance of a conclusive diagnosis differentiating a primary from a metastatic lesion is discussed; this case illustrates the value of immunocytochemical analysis as an aid to cytomorphologic diagnosis in making such determinations.
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Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista, São Paolo, Brazil.
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Skoog
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D000368:Aged; D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000032:analysis / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D017430:Prostate-Specific Antigen; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen / Q000032:analysis
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D011960:Receptors, Estrogen; D017430:Prostate-Specific Antigen