Prostatic carcinosarcoma 15 years after combined external beam radiation and brachytherapy for prostatic adenocarcinoma: a case report.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

A 65-year-old man with a history of combined pelvic external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy for prostatic adenocarcinoma 15 years prior underwent total pelvic exenteration for presumed rectal sarcoma with prostatic invasion. Pathology revealed carcinosarcoma of prostatic origin. This patient exhibited the longest reported interval between initial presentation with prostatic adenocarcinoma and development of carcinosarcoma. This case is also the first reported case of prostatic carcinosarcoma occurring after combined EBRT and brachytherapy. The increasing use of such combination high-dose radiation therapy may potentially lead to an increased incidence of secondary malignancies such as prostatic carcinosarcoma in the future.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Tseng, TY; Sevilla, DW; Moul, JW; Maloney, KE

Published Date

  • 2006

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 9 / 2

Start / End Page

  • 195 - 197

PubMed ID

  • 16568146

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1365-7852

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1038/sj.pcan.4500870

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • England