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CASE REPORT article

Front. Oncol.
Sec. Genitourinary Oncology
Volume 14 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1444541

Primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the prostate involving the pelvis: a case report

Provisionally accepted
Shuai Luo Shuai Luo *Xiaoxue Tian Xiaoxue Tian *Ting Xu Ting Xu Jinjing Wang Jinjing Wang *
  • Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China

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    Background:Signet-ring cell carcinoma (SRCC) originates from undifferentiated stem cells in the neck of glands within the lamina propria of the mucosa. Primarily affecting the stomach, SRCC can also involve the breast, pancreas, gallbladder, colon, and bladder, although these cases are rare.SRCC of the prostate is extremely rare, and diagnosing it via pelvic puncture is particularly challenging. Prostate SRCC is a distinct type of malignant tumor characterized by unique biological behavior, high malignancy, rapid disease progression, and poor prognosis. Due to its rarity, early diagnosis and treatment are critical. Currently, the diagnosis and treatment of this disease present significant challenges.Case demonstration:A 74-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital with "left lower abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and bloody stools for 2 months." A contrast-enhanced pelvic CT scan revealed a soft tissue density mass on the left side of the pelvis. Contrast-enhanced Pelvic MRI suggested a tumor with a rich blood supply on the left side of the pelvis, indistinguishable from the left seminal vesicle and prostate gland, indicating the presence of a suspected malignant tumor. Pathologic biopsy of the pelvic mass confirmed the diagnosis of prostate SRCC. The patient subsequently underwent chemoradiotherapy and has been followed up for three months. He is currently in good condition.Conclusions: SRCC predominantly occurs in the digestive tract and rarely originates in the prostate.Diagnosing prostate SRCC through abdominal paracentesis is challenging. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of SRCC of the prostate initially presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms. Additionally, it presents a case of prostate SRCC involving the pelvis, confirmed through pelvic puncture. highlighting its significance for clinical diagnosis.

    Keywords: Signet-ring cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, Pelvic puncture, cytology, Histopathologic

    Received: 05 Jun 2024; Accepted: 20 Nov 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Luo, Tian, Xu and Wang. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence:
    Shuai Luo, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
    Xiaoxue Tian, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
    Jinjing Wang, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China

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