title: Pathology and histochemistry of small cell carcinoma of the prostate.
abstract: Four cases with small cell carcinoma of the prostate were studied pathologically and histochemically. A diffuse, homogeneous proliferation of small carcinomatous cells which usually replace normal architecture of the gland was the common pathologic feature in all cases. Histochemically, only double silver impregnation of Churukian-Schnenk was intensely positive. The value of early diagnosis in small cell carcinoma of the prostate is discussed, having in view that, virtually, only radical postectomy is an effective treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Histology, Timişoara University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Raica
mesh_terms: D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D004617:Embolism; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies