Recurrent subdural hemorrhages and evaluation of annual prostate screening

Iheanacho J; Uwanuruochi K

doi:10.61386/imj.v7i2.461

Authors

Iheanacho J Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, PMB 7001, Nigeria
Uwanuruochi K Department of Medicine, College of medicine and health sciences, Gregory University Uturu Amachara campus & Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61386/imj.v7i2.461

Keywords:

Cancer of the prostate, Prostatic specific antigen, subdural hematoma

Abstract

We report a 76-year old man who had cerebellar hemorrhage and recurrent subdural hematoma. Investigations revealed that these were metastases from cancer of the prostate. We discuss the need for annual prostate cancer assessment in our environment

Key Message: The indications for annual examination of the prostatic specific antigen in elderly men should be appreciated.