Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in the Prostate
Humphrey P, Vollmer R. Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in the Prostate. The American Journal Of Surgical Pathology 1991, 15: 486-490. PMID: 2035742, DOI: 10.1097/00000478-199105000-00009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtramedullary hematopoiesisProstate glandBone marrow myelofibrosisChloroacetate esterase stainAtypical giant cellsProstatic glandular epitheliumLight microscopic examinationProstatic involvementProgressive anemiaTransurethral resectionStromal lesionsMassive hepatosplenomegalyProstatic chipsProstatic stromaAtypical megakaryocytesDifferential diagnosisImmature granulocytesGlandular epitheliumEsterase stainGiant cellsGranulocytic precursorsErythroid precursorsMicroscopic examinationMyelofibrosisDiffuse distribution