Complete biochemical response after pulmonary metastasectomy in prostate adenocarcinoma

Abstract

Abstract Background Prostate cancer most commonly metastasizes to bones or lymph nodes, and metastatic prostate cancer is suggestive of disseminated disease. Metastatic disease is usually not amenable to surgery. Case presentation The current report presents a unique case of in which the excision of a solitary pulmonary metastasis resulted in undetectable prostate-specific antigen. Conclusion This case and others suggest metastasectomy could be considered in cases with solitary metastasis, and physicians should have a careful discussion regarding risks and possible benefits from surgical excision.

Keywords

• Prostate adenocarcinoma
• Pulmonary metastasis
• Metastasectomy