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Emphysematous prostatitis and cystitis secondary to Candida albicans
1Department of Surgery, Detroit Osteopathic Hospital, Highland Park, Michigan.
The Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Emphysematous cystitis, a condition of gas in the bladder wall, can stem from infections or other causes. This case highlights a rare instance linked to Candida albicans, also affecting the prostate.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Mycology
Background:
- Emphysematous cystitis involves gas accumulation in the bladder wall and lumen.
- It is frequently associated with aerobic urinary tract infections.
- Other causes include gastrointestinal fistulas and iatrogenic factors.