Paraganglion in Prostate Biopsies
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
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Paraganglia are composed of cells with clear or amphophilic cytoplasm, inconspicuous nucleoli, and a prominent vascular pattern. They are present within smooth muscle bundles away from benign acini. When present in prostate needle biopsies, paraganglia must be distinguished from high-grade adenocarcinoma.