Left supraclavicular Lymphadenopathy as initial presentation of prostate Adenocarcinoma: An unusual presentation of a common cancer by Rita Rego in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences
Left supraclavicular Lymphadenopathy as initial presentation of prostate Adenocarcinoma: An unusual presentation of a common cancer by Rita Rego in Journal of Clinical Case Reports Medical Images and Health Sciences Abstract Left supraclavicular lymphadenopathy is an ominous finding of physical examination. An underlying malignancy is found in about 50% of cases. This case report describes a male patient admitted for acute heart failure and respiratory infection. During physical examination a large left supraclavicular mass was identified. There were no symptoms or other findings suggesting malignancy. A full body Computed Tomography (CT) scan imaging revealed generalized lymphadenopathy. The histopathological examination of a cervical lymphadenopathy suggested metastasis of a poorly differentiated carcinoma. Prostate specific antigen level was very high (325 µg/L). The digital rectal examination and prostate biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of prostate adenocarcinoma. Even...