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ArticleCancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.)2023

A rare case of prostate cancer initially presented by disseminated intravascular coagulation-related subdural hemorrhage.

Mahan Shafie, Elnaz Shahmohamadi, Alireza Hadizadeh, Alireza Hasanzadeh, Golsa Gholampour, Samaneh Parsa

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Article in Cancer reports (Hoboken, N.J.), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Mahan ShafieSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-6961-0374
Elnaz ShahmohamadiSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Alireza HadizadehSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Alireza HasanzadehSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Golsa GholampourSchool of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Samaneh ParsaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Tehran University of Medical Sciences · IRImam Khomeini Hospital · IR

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Abstract

backgroundDisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) has been reported in various solid malignancies and is a common coagulation-related complication in prostate cancer. However, DIC has been rarely reported as the initial presentation of prostate cancer. Herein, we reported a patient referring with subdural hemorrhage (SDH) and DIC with an unexplained cause who was later diagnosed with prostate cancer. CASE PRESENTATION: We presented a 68-year-old man who was referred to the hospital with a gradual deterioration of consciousness, dyspnea, and edema in the genitalia and lower limbs. His primary laboratory tests showed elevated prothrombin time (PT) and partial thromboplastin time (PTT) and a decreased fibrinogen level of 47 mg/dL [200-400 mg/dL]. The DIC score was 7, which was suggestive of DIC. Moreover, cranial imaging showed SDH. Further work-up revealed elevated prostate-specific antigen and prostate enlargement with a mass effect on the bladder with a bone lesion, which was suggestive of metastatic prostate cancer.

conclusionThis report highlights DIC as a possible initial presentation of an underlying malignancy, as well as the importance of treatment of underlying disease in the management of DIC. A comprehensive and systematic work-up is essential for early diagnosis in patients with DIC to avoid further complications and mortality.

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Disseminated Intravascular CoagulationProstatic NeoplasmsAgedHematoma, SubduralHumansMaledisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)prostate cancersubdural hemorrhage (SDH)

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