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Wegener granulomatosis: prostatic involvement and bladder outlet obstruction.

W W Vaught1, T M Wilson, M J Raife

  • 1Urology Service, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado.

Urology
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Wegener granulomatosis rarely affects the prostate, but can cause urinary obstruction. This case study shows prompt symptom resolution with cyclophosphamide and prednisone treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Wegener granulomatosis commonly affects the kidneys, but other genitourinary sites are rarely involved.
  • Historically, diagnosis of Wegener granulomatosis had a poor prognosis with a mean survival of five months.
  • Cytotoxic therapies, including cyclophosphamide and azathioprine, have significantly improved patient outcomes since 1974.

Observation:

  • A case of Wegener granulomatosis presenting with bladder outlet obstruction is described.
  • The obstruction was secondary to prostatic involvement by the disease.

Findings:

  • Treatment with cyclophosphamide and prednisone led to rapid resolution of the patient's urinary obstructive symptoms.
  • This highlights the effectiveness of established immunosuppressive therapies in managing rare genitourinary manifestations.

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Implications:

  • Wegener granulomatosis, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bladder outlet obstruction in relevant patient populations.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment with immunosuppressive agents can effectively manage genitourinary complications, improving patient prognosis.