CHOLESTATIC SYNDROME DUE TO LYMPH NODE COMPRESSION RESULTING FROM METASTATIC PROSTATE CANCER; CASE REPORT

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1594442413051

• Palavras-chave: cholestasis; lymph node enlargement; prostate; adenocarcinoma; metastasis.

• Keywords: cholestasis; lymph node enlargement; prostate; adenocarcinoma; metastasis.

• Abstract:

  Objective: to report and discuss a case of cholestatic syndrome due to lymph node compression resulting from metastatic prostate cancer. Case report: JPS, male, 74 years old, with systemic arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia, was referred for evaluation of hepatomegaly and was being treated for prostate adenocarcinoma. Discussion: Metastatic prostate cancer (MPC) can present with a variety of nonspecific symptoms or symptoms related to the site of metastatic installation. Conclusion: cholestasis due to lymphodomegaly due to metastasis is uncommon, but should be considered in the differential diagnosis.