Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the prostate in a young man.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Prostate sarcoma is an extremely rare disease with a poor prognosis. Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma has never been described in the prostate.Case presentation: A 27-year-old man complained of frequent urination and dysuria for several years. Various examinations were suggestive of prostate sarcoma. The pathological diagnosis was confirmed as prostate sarcoma via ultrasound-guided transrectal needle biopsy. Because the location of the tumor in the prostate was confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging, we performed robot-assisted radical prostatectomy. The final pathological diagnosis was undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. Local recurrence occurred at the front of the rectum 2 months after surgery. Although chemotherapy and radiotherapy were initially effective, he died 18 months after surgery.

CONCLUSION:

Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma of the prostate is believed to have a poor prognosis. When selecting the surgical procedure, functionality should be considered for individual cases with complete resection.

• Authors: Yuya Iwahashi, Nagahide Matsumura, Hiroki Kusumoto, Takashi Ozaki, Masatoshi Higuchi, Yasuo Kohjimoto, Isao Hara
• Journal: IJU case reports (IJU Case Rep) Vol. 3 Issue 4 Pg. 145-148 (Jul 2020) ISSN: 2577-171X [Electronic] Australia
• PMID: 33392475 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2020 The Authors. IJU Case Reports published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of the Japanese Urological Association.