Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-3 | Issue-08 | 221-225
Original Research Article
Spectrum of Histological Lesions in the Prostatic Specimens – A Two Year Study
Dr. V Sailaja, Dr. Ch Jyothi, Dr. V Vijay Sreedhar, Dr. M Narsing Rao, Dr. P Shiva Ram
Published : Aug. 30, 2018
Abstract
Prostate gland of male reproductive system is about the size of walnut and
surrounds the urethra. With increasing life expectancy, increasing awareness and better
health services, lesions of prostate has become a common specimen received for
diagnostic of both benign and malignant lesions which may have a very similar
presentation but their management and prognosis is quite different. Most important
investigation is the biopsy of the prostate. A histopathological study of features of the
lesion gives best diagnosis. Our objective of study is to evaluate the spectrum and
correlation of prostatic lesions with presenting complaints of the patient. It was a
combined cross-sectional study conducted in Pathology Departments of both Bhaskar
Medical College and Satya Diagnostic Centre, Himayath Nagar during the period from
November 2015 to October 2017.