Small Cell Carcinoma of Prostate : NSE
Section Editor: Dharam M. Ramnani, MD
Virginia Urology, Richmond, VA, USA
Image Description
Numerous immunohistochemical markers have been detected in small cell carcinomas. They include NSE (shown here), chromogranin, synaptophysin, ACTH, serotonin, HCG, calcitonin, TSH, and inhibin. A small proportion of these tumors do not stain for any neuroendocrine markers.