Visual loss as the initial manifestation of an ignored disseminated prostate cancer: a case report

Miranda, Alejandra, Guantay, Carla Daniela ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7749-2547, Esposito, Evangelina ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7289-7465 and Urrets Zavalía, Julio ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2267-2783 (2022) Visual loss as the initial manifestation of an ignored disseminated prostate cancer: a case report. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports (28).

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Resumen

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.

Tipo de documento:	Artículo
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101748
Palabras clave:	Visual loss. Optic neuropathy. Papilledema. Choroidal metastases. Meningeal metastasis. Prostate cancer.
Temas:	R Medicina > RE Oftalmología
Unidad académica:	Universidad Católica de Córdoba > Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
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URI:	http://pa.bibdigital.ucc.edu.ar/id/eprint/3683

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