Cytology and immunocytochemistry of bilateral breast metastases from prostatic cancer. Report of a case |
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| Authors: | F C Schmitt E Tani L Skoog |
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| Institution: | Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Estadual Paulista, S?o Paolo, Brazil. |
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| Abstract: | The cytologic findings in fine needle aspirates of a previously treated prostatic cancer metastatic to both breasts in a 65-year-old man are described. The prostatic origin of the poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma cells was demonstrated by identification of cytoplasmic prostate-specific antigen. The clinical importance of a conclusive diagnosis differentiating a primary from a metastatic lesion is discussed; this case illustrates the value of immunocytochemical analysis as an aid to cytomorphologic diagnosis in making such determinations. |
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