Gleason grading of carcinoma prostate at nawabshah medical college / hospital

To evaluate the Gleason Score and pathological grading of patients with Carcinoma of the Prostate amongst prostatectomy specimen. A total of 595 patients who underwent prostatectomy. Detailed data of the patients was retrieved from the case sheets, ward records and the Pathology Department by manual search, and analyzed. Amongst the total 595 cases, the age range was 50-90 years with a mean age of 65.08 years. Out of the 595 prostatectomy specimen submitted during the study period, 46 (7.73%) had adenocarcinoma. According to the Gleason Score 18 (39.13%) cases had well differentiated (Score 2-4), 24 (52.17%) had moderately differentiated (Score 5-7) and four (8.69%) cases had poorly differentiated (Score 8-10) adenocarcinoma. Gleason Score is a universally accepted prognostic indicator of Carcinoma Prostate. Pathologists must report consistently for the better management of the condition. (author)