Significance of Tertiary Gleason Pattern 5 in Gleason Score 7 Radical Prostatectomy Specimens

200875 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Darren E. Whittemore · Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center

Eric J. Hick · Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Mark R. Carter · Cardiovascular Medical Group

Judd W. Moul · Duke Medical Center

Alejandro J. Miranda-Sousa · Moffitt Cancer Center

Wade J. Sexton · University of South Florida

Abstract

Small percentages of tertiary grade 5 patterns in Gleason score 7 radical prostatectomy specimens are associated with aggressive pathological features predictive of advanced pathological stage and biochemical recurrence-free survival.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 179, Issue 2, pp. 516-522

DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2007.09.085

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