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Query: UMLS:C0600139 (Prostate Cancer)
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Microscopic tumor embolization is an uncommon cause of respiratory insufficiency. This finding has been reported previously in only 2 patients with carcinoma of the prostate. The diagnosis should be suspected in a patient with cancer of the prostate who was unexplained dyspnea or respiratory failure. Treatment consists of either bilateral orchiectomy or hormonal therapy. A case is reported of adenocarcinoma of the prostate with widespread microscopic pulmonary embolization causing respiratory failure.
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PMID:Microscopic pulmonary embolization by adenocarcinoma of prostate. 729 24