J Korean Radiol Soc.  1997 Aug;37(2):351-353.

Small Cell Carcinoma of the Prostate: A Case Report

• Yun HJ
• Kwag HJ
• Baek SY

Abstract

Primary small cell carcinoma of the prostate is a rare malignancy of unknown origin and with poor prognosis. We report a case occurring in a 74-year-old man. Radiologic findings showed that the prostate was markedly enlarged, with a lobulated contour and unclearly defined internal architecture. It was therefore impossible to distinguish it from prostatic adenocarcinoma, but the huge mass and normal range of serum tumor markers (prostate-specific antigen and prostate acid phosphatase) suggested small cell carcinoma of the prostate.

Keyword

Prostate, neoplasms; Prostate, CT; Prostate, MR; Prostate, US

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma
Aged
Carcinoma, Small Cell*
Humans
Prognosis
Prostate*
Reference Values
Biomarkers, Tumor
Biomarkers, Tumor