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Adenoma
By prostate Doc at 21 August, 2008, 4:02 pm
The most common neoplasm of renal tubular epithelium are papillary adenoma. These lesions are usually discovered during autopsy with a frequency between 7 and 22%. They are located in the renal cortex and are typically <1 cm in size.
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Tumors of the Adrenal Medulla : Prostate tumors
By prostate Doc at 26 August, 2008, 3:56 pm
Pheochromocytoma is the tumor of the adrenal medulla. It produces high levels of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) and leads to hypertension, of- ten episodic, but usually sustained. The most common symptoms are hypertension, palpitation, severe pounding headaches, and excessive and inappropriate sweating. Familial heochromocytomas are seen in patients with multiple endocrine neopla- sia (MEN) syndrome.
Read More >>Tumors of the Adrenal Cortex : Prostate tumors
By prostate Doc at 26 August, 2008, 3:42 pm
Excess production of glucocorticoid leads to a distinct clinical picture.
Among its features are:
• Muscle weakness
• Glucose intolerance
• Truncal obesity
• “Buffalo” hump
• Osteoporosis
• Renal calculi
• Mental changes
• Hirsutism
• Easy br uising
• Thin skin
• Abdominal striae
• Sexual dysfunction
This clinical picture is referred to as Cushing’s [...]
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis : Prostate
By prostate Doc at 26 August, 2008, 3:33 pm
The presence of a penile lesion itself usually brings the patient to medical atten- tion. On gross appearance, the tumor may be nodular, ulcerative or fungating. The tumors may appear anywhere on the penis, but are found most commonly on the glans or inner surface of the prepuce. Less commonly, tumors are found on the [...]
Read More >>Pathology : Prostate cancer
By prostate Doc at 26 August, 2008, 3:25 pm
More than 95% of penile cancers are squamous cell, with the characteristic his- tology of keratinization, epithelial pearl formation, loss of cellular polarity, abnormal mitotic activity and disruption of the normal rete pegs. Most penile carcinomas are of low grade. As of yet, a relationship between tumor grade (on the basis of histologic differentiation) and [...]
Read More >>Clinical Presentation : Prostate Tumor
By prostate Doc at 26 August, 2008, 3:16 pm
Clinical Presentation
The most common presenting symptom is a painless testicular or scrotal mass. Thirty to 40% of patients may complain of a dull ache or heavy sensation in the lower abdomen, anal area or scrotum. Acute pain is the presenting symptom in 10% of patients. Up to 25% of patients may be initially misdiagnosed and [...]
