Published on: 5/22/2025
What are the different types of prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer comes in several types, with the most common being adenocarcinoma. Other, less common types include small cell carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and transitional cell carcinoma.
Explanation
Prostate cancer is not just one disease; it includes a variety of types, each with unique characteristics.
- Adenocarcinoma: This is the most common type of prostate cancer. It develops in the gland cells that make prostate fluid.
- Small Cell Carcinoma: This is a rare form of prostate cancer that is more aggressive and spreads quickly.
- Neuroendocrine Tumors: These are uncommon and can be aggressive. They arise from cells that release hormones into the blood.
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma: This type starts in the cells that line the part of the urethra that passes through the prostate.
Each type of prostate cancer can behave differently and may require different treatments. Understanding these types helps in the diagnosis and management of the disease. For more detailed information, the references provided offer in-depth insights into the histological patterns and subtypes of prostate cancer.
(References)
- Wasinger G, Oszwald A, Shariat SF, & Compérat E. (2022). Histological patterns, subtypes and aspects of prostate .... Current opinion in urology, 36081403.
- Humphrey PA. (2012). Histological variants of prostatic carcinoma and their .... Histopathology, 22212078.
- Mikuz G. (2015). Histologic classification of prostate cancer. Analytical and quantitative cytopathology and histopathology, 26072633.
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