Prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma

Prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma

Definition

An invasive adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland composed of secretory cells. It is the most common histologic type of prostate adenocarcinoma. Several morphologic variants exist, including atrophic, pseudohyperplastic, foamy gland, and oncocytic variants.

Also known as acinar adenocarcinoma of prostate, acinar adenocarcinoma of the prostate, acinar prostate adenocarcinoma, prostate acinar adenocarcinoma, prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Male reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Male reproductive system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Prostate Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Prostate Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Reproductive system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0