# Cytopathological Features of Extensive Bilateral Pleural Effusions in Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Report of a Rare Case

**Authors:** Hehua Huang, Caroline Yap

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.58597 · Cureus · 2024-04-19

## TL;DR

A rare case of metastatic prostate cancer with extensive bilateral pleural effusions is reported, emphasizing the role of cytopathology in diagnosis.

## Contribution

Presents a rare clinical case and highlights the diagnostic value of cytopathology in metastatic prostate cancer with pleural involvement.

## Key findings

- Metastatic prostate cancer with bilateral pleural effusions is a rare occurrence.
- Accurate diagnosis was achieved through cytopathological and immunohistochemical analysis.

## Abstract

We report a rare case of a 59-year-old male with a history of metastatic prostate cancer presenting with acute onset dyspnea due to extensive bilateral pleural effusions. This case highlights the rarity of metastatic prostate cancer with pleural involvement and underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis using cytopathology and immunohistochemical staining.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** metastatic prostate cancer (MONDO:0004956)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Pleural Effusions (MESH:D010996), involvement (MESH:C564676), dyspnea (MESH:D004417), Metastatic Prostate Cancer (MESH:D011471)

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