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Prostatic malakoplakia associated with prostatic adenocarcinoma and multiple prostatic abscesses.
S K Sujka1, B T Malin, J E Asirwatham
1Department of Urology, State University of New York, Buffalo.
Urology
|September 1, 1989
Summary
Prostatic malakoplakia, a rare condition, can occur with prostate cancer or abscesses. This review examines two such cases and existing literature on prostatic malakoplakia.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pathology
Background:
- Malakoplakia is a rare acquired condition characterized by the presence of Michaelis-Guttmann bodies.
- It typically affects the urinary tract but can occur in other organs.
Observation:
- This report details two distinct cases of prostatic malakoplakia.
- The first case involved concurrent adenocarcinoma of the prostate.
- The second case presented with multiple prostatic abscesses.
Findings:
- Prostatic malakoplakia is a rare finding.
- Its association with other prostatic pathologies like cancer and abscesses warrants further investigation.
- A review of the existing literature on prostatic malakoplakia is provided.
Implications:
- Understanding the association between malakoplakia and other prostatic diseases is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
- Further research may elucidate the pathogenesis of prostatic malakoplakia.
- These cases highlight the importance of considering malakoplakia in the differential diagnosis of complex prostatic conditions.