Supraclavicular lymph node: incidence of unsuspected metastatic prostate cancer.
Internal Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1111 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025, USA. kh2231@columbia.edu
An uncommon presentation of prostate carcinoma to the supraclavicular lymph nodes is herein reviewed. With prompt diagnosis and treatment, patient survival can be extended. A high index of suspicion is necessary to make the diagnosis. The clinical features of four cases involving metastatic prostate carcinoma will be discussed.
PMID: 16830117 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]