Progression of prostate cancer to neuroendocrine cell tumor

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Authors

Masashi Tanaka · Asahi Hospital

Yoshio Suzuki · Asahi Hospital

Katsuyuki Takaoka · Asahi Hospital

Noriyuki Suzuki

Shino Murakami

Osamu Matsuzaki · Kisarazu Hospital

Jun Shimazaki · Chiba University

Abstract

The progression to a neuroendocrine cell tumor indicated a poor prognosis and slight (if any) changes in the serum prostate-specific antigen level. This tumor might not appear to respond to any therapeutic attempt.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Urology

Volume 8, Issue 8, pp. 431-436

DOI: 10.1046/j.1442-2042.2001.00347.x

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