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Isolated prostatic tuberculosis and review of literature

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most important infectious diseases, particularly in the world. Amongst the genitourinary organs, prostatic TB is less common. We report an 68 year old patient, immunocompetent who presented obstructive and irritative symptoms of the lower urinary tract. A history of pulmonary tuberculosis was not present. The digital rectal examination was suspicious and PSA was a normal. The biopsy results did not reveal any malignant lesions but the transurethral resection of the prostate performed for voiding purposes showed prostatic tuberculosis. A very good clinical and biological improvement was observed after chemotherapy anti-tuberculosis.

Source: Urology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.eucr.2021.101924

Authors: Abdoul Kader Tapsoba, Amine Hermi, Tiéoulé Mamadou Traoré, Alia Zehani, Sami Ben Rhouma, Yassine Nouira

Institutions: Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Hôpital La Rabta, Faculté de médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $700