Ductal prostatic adenocarcinoma: magnetic resonance imaging documenting the effect of hormone-radiotherapy

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2014 Mar:24 Suppl 1:S55-6.

Abstract

A 74 years male with hematuria, mass on digital rectal examination, and elevated prostate specific antigen levels (26 ng/ml) underwent prostate MRI. Imaging demonstrated a prostate mass which contained multiple cystic and solid areas. Subsequent biopsy revealed ductal prostate adenocarcinoma with a Gleason grade of 5 + 4 (9). MRI suggested rectal wall invasion, which was confirmed on rectal biopsy. The patient underwent external beam radiotherapy and concomitant hormonal therapy. A follow-up MRI revealed marked response of the tumour to therapy. Based on these findings, a definitive prostatectomy and pelvic exoneration was performed, with excellent surgical result.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Carcinoma, Ductal / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Grading
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen
  • Prostatectomy
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy
  • Radiotherapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
  • Prostate-Specific Antigen