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[Prostatic malacoplakia: report of 3 cases].

L Tisseau1, L Zini, L Lemaitre

  • 1Service d'Anatomie et Cytologie Pathologiques, Hôpital Calmette, Lille, France.

Progres En Urologie : Journal De L'Association Francaise D'Urologie Et De La Societe Francaise D'Urologie
|November 7, 2000
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Malakoplakia, a rare prostate condition, presents unspecifically but resolves with antibiotics. This granulomatous inflammation, characterized by Michaelis-Gutmann bodies, mimics cancer on imaging.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pathology
  • Inflammatory Disorders

Background:

  • Malakoplakia is a rare granulomatous inflammatory disorder.
  • Prostate involvement is uncommon.
  • Often associated with a history of urinary tract infections.

Observation:

  • Three male patients (54-75 years) presented with unspecific symptoms.
  • Ultrasound revealed hypoechoic peripheral zone lesions.
  • Histology showed diffuse granulomatous inflammation with Michaelis-Gutmann bodies.

Findings:

  • Prostate malakoplakia is a histological variant of granulomatous chronic prostatitis.
  • It often follows urinary tract infections.
  • Clinical and radiological presentation can mimic adenocarcinoma.

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Implications:

  • Early diagnosis is crucial due to potential confusion with prostate cancer.
  • Prolonged antibiotic treatment can lead to symptom resolution.
  • Highlights the importance of considering inflammatory conditions in prostate diagnostics.