GIANT MULTILOCULAR CYSTADENOMA OF THE PROSTATE

Giant multilocular prostatic cystadenoma is a rare clinicopathologic e ntity characterized by benign histology and the ability to enlarge mas sively, The lesion may arise from the prostate gland either in continu ity with the prostatic urethra or separate from it, or it may arise as a lesion distinct from the prostate gland. Obstructive voiding sympto ms occur in all reported cases. The use of preoperative radiographic e valuation, such as magnetic resonance imaging, effectively defines the lesion's benign nature and aids in planning surgical extirpation.