70 years old male presents with signs of obstructive uropathy with sever continuous pain in back region. Following is the X ray of patient's lumbar spine. What is the most possible pathology patient is suffering from? -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Prostate carcinoma * 70 years old male presents with signs of obstructive uropathy - Benign prostatic hypertrophy or carcinoma prostate.* With sever continuous pain in back region - most probably secondary to metastases from prostate carcinoma (as pain is continuous). These metastases are typically to lumber vertebrae and osteoblastic in nature.
Prostate carcinoma
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Prostatitis
Hydronephrosis
Prostate & Seminal Vesicles