Urology Case Reports (Sep 2024)

Giant prostatic adenocarcinoma revealed by bilateral edema of the lower limbs

  • Mehdi Marrak,
  • Yassine Ouanes,
  • Jihed Karmous,
  • Kays Chaker,
  • Mokhtar Bibi,
  • Yassine Nouira

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 56
p. 102800

Abstract

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Adenocarcinoma of the prostate affects up to 70 % of men over 80 and is the second leading cause of cancer related death in men. We reported an unusual case of a giant prostatic adenocarcinoma compressing bilaterally the 2 external and internal iliac veins that was revealed by a bilateral edema of the lower limbs after histological confirmation the patient was treated by radiotherapy and hormone therapy with a clinical amelioration.