The Prostate Sarcoma – A Diagnostic Challenge Initially Suspected as Prostatitis

Prostatic sarcomas are rare and aggressive malignancies, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms that mimic benign urological conditions, potentially leading to diagnostic delays [1]. This case outlines the clinical course of a 42-year-old male with a prostatic sarcoma, emphasizing the importanc...

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Main Authors: David Weiss, Arne Bischoff, Tariq Takla, Verena Mack, Martin Maurer
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description Prostatic sarcomas are rare and aggressive malignancies, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms that mimic benign urological conditions, potentially leading to diagnostic delays [1]. This case outlines the clinical course of a 42-year-old male with a prostatic sarcoma, emphasizing the importance of early imaging, histopathological assessment, and multidisciplinary oncological management. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in patients with atypical or refractory urological symptoms. It also highlights the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing urology, oncology, radiology, and pathology, in managing such rare malignancies. Ultimately, the case emphasizes the ongoing need for novel and more effective systemic therapies to improve outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-ec0320d73ab44ec8990984edbc5880d32025-08-20T02:09:30ZengSJORANM GmbH (Ltd.)Swiss Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine2813-72212025-06-0120110.59667/sjoranm.v20i1.16The Prostate Sarcoma – A Diagnostic Challenge Initially Suspected as ProstatitisDavid Weiss0https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8717-6208Arne Bischoff1https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9027-0638Tariq Takla2https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2134-6491Verena Mack3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3173-4686Martin Maurer4https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0153-3987Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology University Medicine Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg, Rahel-Straus-Str. 10, 26133 Oldenburg, GermanyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medicine Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, GermanyDepartment of Urology, University Medicine Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, GermanyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medicine Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, GermanyDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology University Medicine Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg, Rahel-Straus-Str. 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany Prostatic sarcomas are rare and aggressive malignancies, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms that mimic benign urological conditions, potentially leading to diagnostic delays [1]. This case outlines the clinical course of a 42-year-old male with a prostatic sarcoma, emphasizing the importance of early imaging, histopathological assessment, and multidisciplinary oncological management. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion in patients with atypical or refractory urological symptoms. It also highlights the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing urology, oncology, radiology, and pathology, in managing such rare malignancies. Ultimately, the case emphasizes the ongoing need for novel and more effective systemic therapies to improve outcomes. https://sjoranm.com/sjoranm/article/view/66Prostatic sarcomainfiltrative unstable, partially CD34 + sarcomaatypical or refractory urological symptoms
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Prostatic sarcoma
infiltrative unstable, partially CD34 + sarcoma
atypical or refractory urological symptoms
title The Prostate Sarcoma – A Diagnostic Challenge Initially Suspected as Prostatitis
title_full The Prostate Sarcoma – A Diagnostic Challenge Initially Suspected as Prostatitis
title_fullStr The Prostate Sarcoma – A Diagnostic Challenge Initially Suspected as Prostatitis
title_full_unstemmed The Prostate Sarcoma – A Diagnostic Challenge Initially Suspected as Prostatitis
title_short The Prostate Sarcoma – A Diagnostic Challenge Initially Suspected as Prostatitis
title_sort prostate sarcoma a diagnostic challenge initially suspected as prostatitis
topic Prostatic sarcoma
infiltrative unstable, partially CD34 + sarcoma
atypical or refractory urological symptoms
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