A rare presentation of disseminated tuberculosis: Prostatic abscess

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology

Background:

• Prostate involvement by tuberculosis (TB) is uncommon.
• Tuberculosis prostatic abscess is an exceptionally rare manifestation of genitourinary TB.
• Previous reports primarily linked these cases to immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Observation:

• This report details a unique case of a tuberculosis prostatic abscess.
• The patient was immunocompetent, presenting a contrast to typical patient profiles.
• The abscess occurred in the context of a relapse of tuberculosis.

Findings:

• The study identifies a rare instance of tuberculosis affecting the prostate gland.
• It documents an unusual presentation of a prostatic abscess caused by TB.
• The case challenges the established association of TB prostatic abscesses with immunocompromised states.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of tuberculosis presentations.
• It suggests that immunocompetent individuals can also develop tuberculosis prostatic abscesses.
• Further research may be needed to elucidate the specific mechanisms and risk factors in immunocompetent hosts.