Key result
Metastatic prostate cancer DIC rarely presents with simultaneous ischemic stroke, MI, and severe bleeding.
Why the study?
Concurrent arterial thromboses, such as acute ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, are rare manifestations of disseminated intravascular coagulation seen in malignancy.
Population
One 59-year-old male with metastatic prostatic carcinoma
Design
Case report
Authors
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Prompts balanced management of concurrent thrombosis and bleeding; extends known DIC manifestations in metastatic prostate cancer.
This case highlights the rare presentation of simultaneous ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction due to malignancy-associated DIC, emphasizing the need for early recognition and balanced management of concurrent thrombosis and bleeding.
Pattanayak et al. (2024) studied this question. Disseminated intravascular coagulation in metastatic prostate cancer can rarely present with simultaneous acute ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction alongside severe bleeding.
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