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Emphysematous prostatitis in renal transplant.

Krishnaswamy Sampathkumar1, Tanjore R Murali, Yesudas S Sooraj

  • 1Department of Nephrology, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Lake Area, Melur Road, Madurai - 625 107, India.

Indian Journal of Urology : IJU : Journal of the Urological Society of India
|September 1, 2009
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Summary

Emphysematous prostatitis is a rare, severe complication following kidney transplant. This case highlights the grave prognosis of gas-producing urinary tract infections in transplant recipients.

Keywords:
Diabetesemphysematous prostatitismultiorgan failurerenal transplantseptic shocksepticemiaurinary tract infection

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a frequent complication after renal transplantation.
  • UTIs post-transplant range from asymptomatic bacteriuria to life-threatening septicemia.
  • Gas-producing UTIs are uncommon but associated with poor outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old male, 20 months post-renal transplant, presented with fever and dysuria.
  • Clinical signs included fever, malaise, and severe graft tenderness.
  • Pelvic CT scan revealed emphysematous prostatitis, cystitis, and pyelitis.

Findings:

  • Urine and blood cultures identified Escherichia coli (E. coli) as the causative agent.
  • Despite endoscopic abscess drainage and antibiotic treatment, the patient developed multiorgan failure.
  • The patient succumbed to the illness within 48 hours of presentation.

Implications:

  • This is the first reported case of emphysematous prostatitis in a renal allograft recipient.
  • The case underscores the critical and often fatal nature of gas-producing UTIs in immunocompromised transplant patients.
  • Early recognition and aggressive management are crucial, though outcomes remain challenging.