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Extraprostatic extension into periprostatic fat is a more important determinant of prostate cancer recurrence than an invasive phenotype.
The Journal of urology - 1 Dec 2013
Kapoor Jada, Namdarian Benjamin, Pedersen John, Hovens Chris, Moon Daniel, Peters Justin, Costello Anthony J, Ruljancich Paul, Corcoran Niall M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Although micrometastasis development correlates closely with the depth of invasion of many tumor types, it is unclear whether invasion into but not through the prostatic pseudocapsule has a negative impact on prognosis, similar to extraprostatic extension. We defined the impact of pseudocapsular invasion on the risk of post-prostatectomy biochemical recurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with pT2-3a...
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