Primary chondrosarcoma of the prostate: a case report

Chondrosarcoma of the prostate is a rare variant of prostatic cancer. Tumors are most commonly composed of an admixture of both original mesenchymal cells and well-differentiated chondrocytes. It is a kind of highly malignant aggressive tumor, which is rich in blood vessels. A unique case of chondrosarcoma of the prostate detected in a 59-year-old man who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for the treatment of dysuria is presented. Pathology revealed that the resected prostatic mass consisted of malignant mesenchymal and chondrosarcomatous elements. The diagnosis of chondrosarcomatoid carcinoma was finally made. The patient visited the Department of Urology in our hospital in purpose of further evaluation. He received a combination of cutaneous ureterostomy and radiotherapy but the response to the treatment was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, the patient died of MODS two months after the surgery in our hospital.