Neuroendocrine differentiation in the precursors of prostate cancer.
review · Level V
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Abstract
To review neuroendocrine differentiation in the precursors of prostatic carcinoma (prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia). Background information is given on the prostatic neuroendocrine cell and neuroendocrine differentiation in prostatic carcinoma. Neuroendocrine differentiation in prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia is reviewed. Neuroendocrine differentiation occurs in prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia and is intermediate in degree between normal (which has the most cells with neuroendocrine differentiation) and carcinoma. Neuroendocrine differentiation in the precursors of prostatic carcinoma may play a role in the pathogenesis of cancer but is speculative at this time. Methods to better assess neuroendocrine differentiation are needed.
Medical subject headings
- APUD Cells
- Prostate
- Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- Prostatic Neoplasms