Bilateral epididymal metastases from primary adenocarcinoma of the prostate

A 65-year-old man diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland opted for hormonal manipulation and had bilateral orchiectomy. Histological evaluation showed tumour deposits in both epididymides. Despite the relatively common occurrence of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, epididymal metastasis...

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Vydáno v:West Indian medical journal Ročník 52; číslo 3; s. 253
Hlavní autoři: Gaskin, D A, Shah, D
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:angličtina
Vydáno: Jamaica 01.09.2003
Témata:
Adenocarcinoma - secondary
Adenocarcinoma - therapy
Aged
Combined Modality Therapy
Epididymis - pathology
Humans
Male
Prostatic Neoplasms - pathology
Prostatic Neoplasms - therapy
Testicular Neoplasms - secondary
Testicular Neoplasms - therapy
ISSN:0043-3144
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Shrnutí:A 65-year-old man diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland opted for hormonal manipulation and had bilateral orchiectomy. Histological evaluation showed tumour deposits in both epididymides. Despite the relatively common occurrence of adenocarcinoma of the prostate, epididymal metastasis is a rare occurrence. This case highlights the need for proper evaluation of the testes and para-testicular structures so that accurate staging of these tumours can be made.
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ISSN:0043-3144