• We found cellular expression of CART in both normal prostatic luminal secretory epithelial cells neuroendocrine cells (NEC) of both ducts and acini. (bvsalud.org)
  • Its cytologic features are that of prostatic adenocarcinoma: presence of nucleoli, increased nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio and, increased nuclear size. (wikipedia.org)
  • Coexisting foamy and nonfoamy adenocarcinoma with glandular differentiation devoid of basal cell lining is helpful in clarifying their malignant nature. (medscape.com)
  • and abundant, finely vacuolated, foamy cytoplasm with no mitotic figures. (medscape.com)
  • Prostatic xanthoma comprises collections of histiocytes with finely vacuolated, lipid-laden cytoplasm. (medscape.com)
  • Foamy gland carcinoma of the prostate features cells with abundant finely vacuolated cytoplasm and pyknotic hyperchromatic nuclei. (medscape.com)
  • They may show abundant clear-to-vacuolated, foamy cytoplasm with hyperchromatic nuclei without nucleolar prominence. (medscape.com)
  • No information on the molecular and genetic features of prostatic xanthoma is currently available. (medscape.com)
  • The architecture of the glands and ducts remains normal. (wikipedia.org)
  • Micro = major criteria: abnormal architecture (increased gland density, usu. (librepathology.org)
  • If prostate biopsies are performed following hormonal therapy for prostatic adenocarcinoma, the appearance of residual tumor cells can mimic xanthoma cells. (medscape.com)
  • Tumor cells usually retain prostatic epithelial antigenicity, and immunohistochemical stains can be used for their identification. (medscape.com)