Abstract
BACKGROUND: Metastasis of prostatic adenocarcinoma to the nervous system is extremely rare and has been infrequently reported over the last several years. We describe the presentation, evaluation, and surgical intervention of a case of metastatic prostate carcinoma to the dura. CASE DESCRIPTION: This patient presented with symptoms and physical findings consistent with a subacute subdural hematoma in the setting of recently diagnosed adenocarcinoma of the prostate. He underwent a craniotomy for presumed subdural hematoma. The pathologic diagnosis was consistent with metastatic prostatic carcinoma. CONCLUSION: This case report demonstrates the need for broad differential diagnosis in the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with seemingly straightforward subacute subdural hematomas.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 329-331 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Surgical Neurology |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Brain metastasis
- Dural metastasis
- Prostate adenocarcinoma
- Subdural hematoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Surgery