Tubercular prostate abscess in an immunocompetent patient

Indian J Tuberc. 2015 Apr;62(2):110-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ijtb.2015.04.011. Epub 2015 Jun 10.

Abstract

Prostate tuberculosis is an infrequent manifestation of genitourinary tuberculosis Complications like prostate abscess, perineal fistula, sinus can occur in immunocompromised individuals. Various predisposing factors like diabetes, bladder outlet obstruction, chronic renal failure can lead to prostate abscess. TRUS (Transrectal USG) is one of the tools useful for the diagnosis of prostatic abscess. We present our case, 57 year man, ethanolic with features of chronic liver disease and pulmonary tuberculosis which disseminated to prostate, developed abscess presenting as pyrexia of unknown origin.

Keywords: Prostate abscess; Prostate tuberculosis; Transrectal USG.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Abscess / drug therapy
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy, Fine-Needle
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostate / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostatitis / diagnosis*
  • Prostatitis / drug therapy
  • Radiography
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents