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Isolated invasive candidal prostatitis.

R Indudhara1, S K Singh, S Vaidyanathan

  • 1Department of Urology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chadigarh, India.

Urologia Internationalis
|January 1, 1992
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This case report details an elderly patient with fungal prostatitis caused by Candida albicans, initially misdiagnosed as benign prostatic hyperplasia. The study highlights this rare condition and its treatment options.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Mycology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Fungal prostatitis is a rare clinical entity.
  • Candida species are the most common fungal pathogens implicated.

Observation:

  • An elderly male patient presented with acute urinary retention.
  • Clinical diagnosis was benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • Histological examination revealed invasive prostatic involvement by Candida albicans.

Findings:

  • The patient had isolated fungal prostatitis without systemic candidiasis.
  • Candida albicans was identified as the causative agent in the prostate tissue.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering fungal infections in prostatitis, especially in elderly patients.

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  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antifungal treatment are crucial for managing fungal prostatitis.