[Small cell carcinoma of the prostate].
Pure small cell carcinoma of the prostate is rare (less than 1% of all prostatic neoplasm). As a result there are few reports in the literature that describe the salient features and appropriate management of this cancer (less than 200 cases reported). Small cell carcinomas of the prostate are a heterogeneous group of tumors, a number of them have neuroendocrine differentiation and are highly aggressive, commonly with visceral metastases at time of diagnosis. Complete temporary remission has been reported with chemotherapy but this tumor has a poor prognosis. The median overall survival from the time of diagnosis is between 5-17.5 months. We report 2 new cases of small cell carcinoma of the prostate and a review of the literature.
Alapont Alacreu
J M
JM
Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario La Fe, Valencia.
Montaner Ramírez
M J
MJ
Pontones Moreno
J L
JL
Valls Blasco
F
F
Vera-Sempere
F J
FJ
Jiménez-Cruz
J F
JF
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*