Pseudosarcomatous Fibromyxoid Tumor of the Prostate: A Rare Benign Lesion Mimicking Malignancy

Psuedosarcomatous fibromyxoid tumor (PSFT) is an uncommon, non-malignant yet locally aggressive pseudotumor found in the genitourinary system. Despite being a benign spindle cell tumor without any documented cases of metastasis, its local aggressiveness can pose a life-threatening risk. The lack of...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cureus 2024, Vol.16 (3), p.e56594-e56594
Hauptverfasser: Somani, Kavita, Singh, Pretty
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Psuedosarcomatous fibromyxoid tumor (PSFT) is an uncommon, non-malignant yet locally aggressive pseudotumor found in the genitourinary system. Despite being a benign spindle cell tumor without any documented cases of metastasis, its local aggressiveness can pose a life-threatening risk. The lack of specific clinical symptoms and the infiltrative characteristics of the lesion may lead to misdiagnosis as sarcomatoid carcinoma or sarcoma. Therefore, it is crucial to distinguish PSFT histologically and through immunohistochemistry from other spindle cell tumors to avoid unnecessary investigations and treatments. This case emphasizes the difficulties in diagnosing this uncommon benign tumor because of its infrequent occurrence, limited literature, vague symptoms, and similarities in imaging results with inflammatory or infectious conditions, as well as sarcomatous neoplasms. Precise diagnosis plays a vital role in preventing unnecessary or insufficient treatment.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.56594