Case report: Two cases of prostate adenocarcinoma progressing to rare sarcomatoid carcinoma with normal PSA levels following endocrine therapy
This case underscores the inadequacy of relying solely on PSA levels to monitor high-grade prostate adenocarcinoma during endocrine therapy, as patients may progress to highly malignant atypical variants despite normal PSA levels. We propose that for high-grade prostate cancer patients who are unable to undergo radical prostatectomy, regular and frequent MRI screenings or repeat biopsies should be integral during endocrine therapy and follow-up. Furthermore, a detailed review of the patient's treatment history and clinical data, including immunohistochemical findings, might offer deeper clinical insights into prostatic sarcomatoid carcinoma.
Authors
- Zhicheng Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2157-0296)
- Ying Qiu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5645-9095)
- Xiaohui Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7824-6014)
- Jie Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9140-4216)
- Weikang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4053-9700)
- Yongheng Ren
- Haifang Guan
Institutions
- Weifang Medical University (CN)
- Linyi University (CN)
- Linyi People's Hospital (CN)
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1456390
- Primary Topic
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province