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Giant prostatic calculi.

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Giant prostatic calculi are rare, with fewer than 20 reported cases. This study details a unique case of a 35-year-old man with two massive prostate stones requiring surgical removal.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Prostatic calculi are common incidental findings, often asymptomatic and associated with various prostate conditions.
  • Giant prostatic calculi, defined as exceptionally large stones, are exceedingly rare in medical literature.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old male presented with two giant prostatic calculi that had completely replaced the prostate gland.
  • The patient's condition was unusual given his young age and the massive size of the calculi.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention via open cystolithotomy was performed to remove the two giant stones.
  • In situ lithotripsy was employed to manage residual stone fragments during the procedure.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare presentations of prostatic calculi, even in younger individuals.
  • Management of giant prostatic calculi may require tailored surgical approaches, including open procedures and intraoperative fragment management.