Unmasking recurrent melena as the initial presentation of metastatic prostate cancer: a case report
When encountering male patients with recurrent melena as the initial presentation, clinicians should be vigilant about the possibility of metastatic prostate cancer. Moreover, a comprehensive evaluation based on multimodality evidence and multidisciplinary management can inform an individualized therapeutic plan for prostate cancer progression.
Authors
- Lai Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7248-3828)
- Zhijun Duan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8147-793X)
- Ying Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5110-1395)
- Kang Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9930-7509)
- Lixia Wang
- Xiao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6217-4941)
Institutions
- Dalian Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1674548
- Primary Topic
- Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00