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Prostatic ductal Carcinoma – Symptoms, Treatment & Support

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Posted by adeel | Aug 30, 2020

What is Prostatic Ductal Carcinoma?

It is a rare subtype of prostate cancer that develops in the prostate glands. The prostate is a walnut-sized male gland. It is present between the urinary bladder and urethra. It secretes fluid that provides nourishment to the sperm.

Disease Epidemiology

The worldwide incidence of prostate duct cancer ranges from 0.4% to 12.7%. It mainly affects older men between the ages of 63 and 72. It can affect nearby organs or areas.

Disease Etiology

There is no exact well-known cause.

Signs and Symptoms

The patient may suffer from the following signs and symptoms. These are;

  • Hematuria (presence of blood in urine)
  • Urinary frequency and urgency (repetitive and urgent need to urinate more than normal).
  • Urinary obstruction ( urine flow blockage)

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 tumour.
  • PSA ( Prostate-specific antigen level)

The definitive diagnostic tests are

  • Transrectal needle biopsy
  • Transurethral prostate resection

Treatment

 In cases where the tumour is limited to the prostate, hormonal and radiation therapy is more effective than prostatectomy (a surgical procedure to partial or completely remove the prostate).


 

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