A 66 year old man develops low back pain, and radiologic investigations reveal multiple osteoblastic lesions of the lumbar veebrae. A hard, irregular nodule on the posterior surface of the prostate is appreciated on rectal examination. Plasma levels of prostatic specific antigen (PSA) are markedly increased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 66 year old man develops low back pain, and radiologic investigations reveal multiple osteoblastic lesions of the lumbar veebrae. A hard, irregular nodule on the posterior surface of the prostate is appreciated on rectal examination. Plasma levels of prostatic specific antigen (PSA) are markedly increased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 66 year old man develops low back pain, and radiologic investigations reveal multiple osteoblastic lesions of the lumbar veebrae. A hard, irregular nodule on the posterior surface of the prostate is appreciated on rectal examination. Plasma levels of prostatic specific antigen (PSA) are markedly increased. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
β Correct Answer: C. Prostatic adenocarcinoma
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