AI Article Synopsis
- This case illustrates that unexplained symptoms in patients with a primary cancer, like prostate cancer, should consider metastasis, even if the presentation is unusual.
- It emphasizes the need to compare new imaging studies with previous baseline images to detect subtle changes that may reveal metastasis over time.
- The case serves as a reminder for healthcare professionals to keep an open mind regarding potential metastatic developments in atypical cases.
Article Abstract
This case of oligometastatic prostate cancer to the foot highlights the importance of: 1) metastasis remaining high in the differential for unexplained malady, in the setting of a primary cancer, despite an atypical presentation, and 2) comparing sequential imaging studies to baseline images, especially when remote, because subtle findings can declare themselves over time.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4445889 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2015.03.003 | DOI Listing |
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