TY - JOUR T1 - Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate: a distinct histopathological entity with important prognostic implications JF - Journal of Clinical Pathology JO - J Clin Pathol SP - 579 LP - 583 DO - 10.1136/jcp.2009.065003 VL - 62 IS - 7 AU - P C Henry AU - A J Evans Y1 - 2009/07/01 UR - http://jcp.bmj.com/content/62/7/579.abstract N2 - Intraductal carcinoma of the prostate (IDCP) has been described as a lesion associated with poor prognostic features in prostate cancer. Its recognition and reporting in prostate specimens, particularly in needle biopsies, is critical as it carries significant implications for patient management. Recent histological definitions have been proposed to assist in the recognition of IDCP and to help distinguish it from lesions with similar appearance, but different clinical behaviour. In this review, a historical overview of the description of IDCP will be presented followed by a summary of the current histological diagnostic criteria and the recommendations for management and reporting of IDCP. ER -