Prostate, ductal adenocarcinoma

Details
Disease Category
Gender
Diagnosis
Prostate, ductal anednocarcinoma
Clinical History

Taken from transurethral resection of prostatic tissue.

Case Discussion

Ductal adenocarcinoma is characterized by large glands lined by pseudostratified columnar cells. It is an uncommon variant but can be seen as a minor component of conventional acinar carcinoma of the prostate. In its pure form, it is an aggressive variant.

Image Contributors
Nanji, S.

Cite

Nanji, S. Prostate, ductal adenocarcinoma. Digital Laboratory Medicine Library, Dept of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology, University of Toronto. Published . Accessed December 17, 2025. https://dev.dlml.cflabs.ca/image/prostate-ductal-adenocarcinoma-lmp88941