Acinar Prostate Adenocarcinoma Foamy Gland Variant C5787290
A rare variant of prostate cancer with distinctive microscopic features. It primarily affects men and is typically treated similarly to other prostate cancers. Prognosis depends on cancer stage at diagnosis.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- C80.1
- ICD-11
- 2A00.0
- Body system
- oncologic
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(oncologic)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Urinary stream weakening
(oncologic)Hematuria
(oncologic)Bone pain (metastatic)
(oncologic)Erectile dysfunction
(oncologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Combination drug regimen with regular assessment
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
Radical Prostatectomy
Complete surgical removal of the prostate gland and surrounding tissues, typically performed using robotic-assisted laparoscopic techniques for precise dissection and improved recovery outcomes.
External Beam Radiation Therapy
Targeted radiation delivery to prostate tissue using advanced imaging-guided techniques to destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding organs.
Additional treatment options
Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Hormonal treatment targeting testosterone production or action to suppress prostate cancer growth, often used in combination with radiation or for advanced disease.
medicationActive Surveillance
Close monitoring of low-risk disease through regular PSA testing, imaging, and periodic biopsies to avoid overtreatment of indolent disease.
monitoringChemotherapy
Systemic cytotoxic therapy using agents such as docetaxel for advanced or castration-resistant disease progression.
medicationWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Acinar Prostate Adenocarcinoma Foamy Gland Variant C5787290?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Nelson RK, Stevens KM. Foamy Gland Variant of Prostate Adenocarcinoma: Diagnostic Challenges and Clinical Implications. Human Pathology. 2018.
Epstein JI, Netto GJ. Prostate Cancer Guidelines: Grading and Reporting Standards. American Journal of Surgical Pathology. 2020.
Park K, Lee JC, Chen M. Clinicopathological Features of Foamy Gland Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate. Modern Pathology. 2015.
Humphrey PA, DeScipio C. Prostate Pathology: Variants of Acinar Adenocarcinoma. Advances in Anatomic Pathology. 2019.
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