Extension of carcinoma of prostate along perineal needle biopsy tract

Urology. 1986 Jun;27(6):548-9. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(86)90340-7.

Abstract

Malignant seeding on the needle tract of a perineal prostatic biopsy is a rare complication. A review of the literature revealed only 7 cases. Herein another case is reported. Our patient, like all other cases reported, suffered from high-grade, high-stage disease and the perineal extension did not upstage his disease. We believe that perineal seeding is a reflection of the malignant potential of the prostatic malignancy and in no way detracts from the usefulness of this tool in the diagnosis and staging of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology*
  • Aged
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Seeding*
  • Perineum / pathology*
  • Prostate / pathology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*