Perineal prostatic tumour seedling after 'Tru-Cut' needle biopsy: case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The prostate gland is being biopsied increasingly frequently, especially as a result of the visualisation of suspect areas on transrectal ultrasonography, using a variety of different needle types. We report only the third case of tumour seedling in the tract following a transperineal biopsy of a prostatic cancer with a 'Tru-Cut' needle. The literature is reviewed with regard to the characteristics and the incidence of seedling and the importance of including the perineum in any treatment option is emphasized.
Medical subject headings
- Biopsy, Needle
- Neoplasm Seeding
- Perineum
- Prostate
- Prostatic Neoplasms