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Needle Biopsy Associated Tumor Tracking of Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

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Sheldon S. Bastacky, Patrick C. Walsh, and Jonathan I. Epstein:

Needle Biopsy Associated Tumor Tracking of Adenocarcinoma of the Prostate

Journal of Urology; 145:1003-1007, May 1991.

Our data suggest that subclinical seeding is a more prevalent process than

was formerly believed. In particular, tumor seeding within the needle track

can occur following transrectal biopsy, a phenomenon that has never been

previously recognized. Furthermore, our study also demonstrates the novel

finding

of seeding following the thin needle biopsy gun technique. " (3 of 7 patients).

In view of these findings, it is important for physicians to realize that

they may no longer be dealing with stages A or B. It is essential to watch for

this phenomenon, and if present, the patient's disease should be upstaged to

pathological stage C and dealt with accordingly. This information seems not

to be common knowledge among many physicians.

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