A refugee with a supraclavicular lymph node. An uncommon first presentation of carcinoma of the prostate.

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  • A W Bossink
  • K F Rabe
چکیده

In this case report, we describe a patient with an uncommon presentation of disseminated prostate carcinoma. Initial presentation could mimic tuberculosis or hematological malignancy. The literature is reviewed for this kind of presentation. Furthermore, the value of immuno-histochemical stains in relation to prostate carcinoma is discussed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Netherlands journal of medicine

دوره 58 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2001