Etymed
prostatic adenocarcinoma
Definition
a malignant tumor arising from the glandular cells of the prostate gland
Clinical context
A 65-year-old man presents with difficulty urinating and frequent nighttime urination that has worsened over the past 6 months. His PSA levels are significantly elevated at 12.5 ng/mL. A biopsy of the prostate gland reveals malignant glandular cells with marked nuclear atypia and increased mitotic activity. The tumor is confined to the prostate gland with no evidence of metastasis.
Mnemonic
PACEMAN - Prostate Adenocarcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the prostate gland, typically affecting elderly men and often presenting with elevated PSA levels.