Prostate cancer may occasionally present as an adenocarcinoma with an undetermined primary site. We report a case in which bone marrow invasion and orbital metastasis were the first evidence of malignancy. Recognition of metastatic prostate cancer is important since it can be managed safely and effectively with hormonal therapy.
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