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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Published in:West Indian medical journal Vol. 52; no. 3; p. 253
Main Authors: Gaskin, D A, Shah, D
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Jamaica 01.09.2003
Subjects:
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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Summary: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