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[Encrusted prostatitis: case report and literature review].
E Serrano-Brambila1, V López-Sámano, G Montoya-Martínez
1Hospital de Especialidades CMNSXXI, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, México.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|June 6, 2006
Summary
Encrusted prostatitis, a rare condition, shares similarities with encrusted cystitis and pyelitis, presenting with urinary symptoms and calcifications. Early diagnosis and treatment involving antibiotics and endoscopic procedures are crucial.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Alkaline encrusted cystitis and pyelitis are rare conditions characterized by calcifications and urinary symptoms.
- These conditions are often associated with specific bacterial infections, such as Corynebacterium and ureolytic bacteria.
Observation:
- This report details a case of encrusted prostatitis, a condition not previously indexed in MedLine.
- Encrusted prostatitis exhibits similarities to encrusted cystitis and pyelitis, including irritative urinary symptoms, alkaline urine, and tissue necrosis beneath calcifications.
Findings:
- The study highlights the clinical and pathological parallels between encrusted prostatitis, cystitis, and pyelitis.
- The affected organ is the primary differentiator between these related entities.
Implications:
- Recognition of encrusted prostatitis as a distinct entity is important for accurate diagnosis and management.
- Treatment strategies for encrusted cystitis and pyelitis, including antibiotics, urine acidification, and endoscopic excision, may be applicable to encrusted prostatitis.