Visual loss as the initial manifestation of an ignored disseminated prostate cancer: a case report
Purpose: To present a rare case of advanced disseminated prostate cancer with bilateral visual loss as the initial manifestation of the disease. Observations: A 55-year-old man referring progressive visual blurring for the last 6 months and painless severe bilateral visual loss in the last 7 days...
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| Formato: | Artículo acceptedVersion |
| Lenguaje: | Español |
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2022
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| Acceso en línea: | http://pa.bibdigital.ucc.edu.ar/3683/1/A_Miranda_Esp%C3%B3sito_Guantay_UrretsZaval%C3%ADa.pdf |
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| Sumario: | Purpose: To present a rare case of advanced disseminated prostate cancer with bilateral visual loss as the initial
manifestation of the disease.
Observations: A 55-year-old man referring progressive visual blurring for the last 6 months and painless severe
bilateral visual loss in the last 7 days prior to our consultation, associated with a bilateral optic disc swelling and
leptomeningeal metastases from a previously ignored prostate carcinoma is presented. Rapid improvement of
visual acuity and involution of leptomeningeal metastasis was observed after initiation of the specific oncologic
treatment.
Conclusions and importance: Bilateral visual loss may be the initial manifestation of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis from an ignored prostate cancer. Prompt diagnosis is crucial in order to improve the quality of life of a critically ill patient with a disseminated prostate cancer. |
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