Perineal prostatic tumour seedling after 'Tru-Cut' needle biopsy: case report and review of the literature

Abstract

The prostate gland is being biopsied increasingly frequently, especially as a result of the visualisation of suspect areas on transrectal ultrasonography, using a variety of different needle types. We report only the third case of tumour seedling in the tract following a transperineal biopsy of a prostatic cancer with a 'Tru-Cut' needle. The literature is reviewed with regard to the characteristics and the incidence of seedling and the importance of including the perineum in any treatment option is emphasized.