ABSTRACT
Prostate cancer has an indolent progression course and commonly metastasizes to the vertebrae bone and regional lymph nodes. We report a patient with prostate cancer who has developed cutaneous metastases in multiple regions, including the right infraclavicular and abdominal area, as well as the left supraclavicular region. It presented as isolated, prominent nodules that were microscopically proven to be of prostate adenocarcinoma when biopsied. This rare presentation is a marker of an advanced disease course with a poor prognosis in castrate-resistant prostate cancer. Thorough clinical examination to rule out metastasis from the prostate and other dermatological conditions is paramount as well as ensuring early detection and optimizing patient outcomes.
ABSTRACT
A hematoma is a collection of pooled blood that can be confined to a space under the skin, tissue, or organ. It occurs due to injury to the vasculature arising from trauma, previous surgeries, or vascular defects. Anticoagulants can remarkably increase a patient's risk for hematoma formation. Most hematomas will resolve spontaneously over time, but there are certain instances where surgical intervention becomes necessary. We present a case of a 71-year-old female on anticoagulants who presented to the emergency department (ED) with an expanding hematoma on her right leg after a fall and had to undergo an emergency surgical evacuation. The etiology, appropriate management, and complications of hematomas will also be covered in this paper.
