High-grade undifferentiated prostatic sarcoma with heterologous differentiation: A rare case report and literature review
Primary prostatic sarcomas are extremely rare, accounting for less than 0.1 % of prostatic malignancies. They arise from mesenchymal stromal cells and exhibit aggressive behavior. We report a 45-year-old man with progressive lower urinary tract symptoms, abdominal distension, and weight loss. Imaging revealed a large pelvic mass inseparable from the prostate. Exploratory laparotomy showed a >30 cm encapsulated tumor, completely excised with partial prostate. Histopathology confirmed a high-grade undifferentiated sarcoma with heterologous differentiation. At two-year follow-up, the patient remained disease-free. Complete surgical excision remains the cornerstone of management, while multimodal therapy may be considered for high-risk or recurrent cases.
Authors
- Yasin Worku
- Abenezer Bogale Abera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5548-3164)
- Lijalem Mekonnen Geremew
- Shiferaw Gedefa Fentie
- Hailemaryam Shiferaw
Institutions
- Wollo University (ET)
- St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103289
- Primary Topic
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00