Rare Vocal Cord Metastasis From Prostate Adenocarcinoma on 68 Ga-PSMA PET/CT : A Diagnostic Mimic.
Kevser Oksuzoglu, Hasan Onner
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Case in brief
A patient with prostate adenocarcinoma presented with a vocal cord metastasis, which was identified through 68 Ga-PSMA PET/CT imaging. This finding was notable as the metastasis remained asymptomatic for an extended duration, highlighting the unusual nature of such a presentation. The case underscores the importance of considering metastatic disease in patients with a history of prostate cancer, even when they are clinically silent.
What made this case unusual
Vocal cord metastasis from prostate adenocarcinoma is exceptionally rare, making this case noteworthy for its atypical presentation.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should be aware that prostate adenocarcinoma can metastasize to the vocal cords, even in the absence of symptoms.
Why it matters
This case emphasizes the need for vigilance in monitoring patients with prostate cancer for potential metastatic sites that are not typically associated with this malignancy.