Melanocytic lesions of the prostate
Abstract Background Benign melanocytic lesions of the prostate are rare and classified as blue nevus or melanosis. Both lesions have about 30 cases each reported in English literature. Case presentation We report here two illustrative cases, both incidental findings: a blue nevus at transurethral re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Surgical and Experimental Pathology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42047-020-00064-1 |
| Summary: | Abstract Background Benign melanocytic lesions of the prostate are rare and classified as blue nevus or melanosis. Both lesions have about 30 cases each reported in English literature. Case presentation We report here two illustrative cases, both incidental findings: a blue nevus at transurethral resection specimen and melanosis in needle biopsy. The second case was of a patient who underwent prostate biopsy due to a PI-RADS 5 finding in multiparametric MRI. Although no cancer was detected, findings suggestive of nodular hyperplasia and diagnostic of melanosis were observed. Conclusion Benign melanocytic lesions of the prostate are rare incidental findings with no clinical or prognostic relevance. Additional reports are warranted to evaluate whether such lesions may be associated with suspicious findings in imaging exams. |
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| ISSN: | 2520-8454 |