What is Mucinous Carcinoma of the Prostate?
Mucinous carcinoma of the prostate is a very rare type of cancer in males that originate from the epithelial and mucin producing cells of the prostate gland. Mucin is the primary component of the mucus.Disease Causes
Mucinous carcinoma of the prostate is a rare type of cancer and account for only 0.5% of all prostate cancers. There is no well-known cause, but certain risk factors such as cigarette smoking, excessive use of certain medications, excessive production of the male hormone testosterone, and heredity and genetic predisposition are believed to be responsible for the development of mucinous carcinoma of the prostate.Signs and Symptoms
The patient may suffer from the following signs and symptoms. These are- Frequent need to pass urine (pee)
- Pain while passing urine
- Pain while ejaculating or sexual activity
- Blood in semen
Diagnosis
The following diagnostic tests can be used to make a diagnosis, these are- Digital Rectal Examination ( DRE)
- Imaging techniques like Pelvic-USG (ultrasonography), MRI, CT-Scan, and PET –scan to detect the size and extent of the tumor.
- PSA ( Prostate-specific antigen level)
- Trans-rectal needle biopsy
- Transurethral prostate resection