Supraclavicular lymph node: incidence of unsuspected metastatic prostate cancer

Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2006 Sep;263(9):872-4. doi: 10.1007/s00405-006-0066-2. Epub 2006 Jul 8.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymph Nodes / pathology*
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed