Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Also written as PIN.
Precursor lesion: high-grade Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN)
What our notes say
- Precursor lesion: high-grade Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PIN) (Female & Male Genital Pathology: Ulcers, HPV, Endometriosis, Pre-eclampsia)
- Other findings: chronic prostatitis, High-Grade Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (HGPIN) (Pathology Spot Exam Revision: Lymphoma, Adenoma, Appendicitis, FISH)
Study material on Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
- pathology essays
- systemic pathology essays
- Female & Male Genital Pathology: Ulcers, HPV, Endometriosis, Pre-eclampsia
- Male Reproductive System — Clinical MCQs
Practice questions on Prostatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia
A 77-year-old man has a routine check-up. The only finding is slight nodularity of his prostate on digital rectal examination. Serum PSA is 6 ng/mL. A prostate biopsy shows prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN). Which of the following is the best medical care option to offer this man?
- Radical prostatectomy
- Multiagent chemotherapy
- Transurethral prostate resection
- Monitoring PSA levels
Answer: D. PIN is a potential precursor of prostatic adenocarcinoma, but by itself does not warrant therapy. ---