[Association of osteitis deformans (Paget's disease) and adenocarcinoma of the prostate]

Minerva Med. 1979 Nov 24;70(52):3559-65.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A rare association of prostatic adenocarcinoma with osteitis deformans (Paget's disease) is reported. The diagnosis suspected on the basis of simultaneous increased concentrations of acid and alkaline phosphatases was documented only through repeated biopsies of prostate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications*
  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Osteitis Deformans / complications*
  • Osteitis Deformans / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / complications*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis