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  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases

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  • Prostate abscess (PA) is an uncommon infection with diverse risk factors.
  • Treatment involves antibiotics and abscess drainage, typically via transurethral resection (TUR) or image-guided methods.

Observation:

  • A 44-year-old male with a 6 cm loculated prostate abscess, presenting with voiding symptoms and urinary retention.
  • The patient had a history of intravenous drug use (IVDU) and hepatitis C, increasing complexity.

Findings:

  • Transurethral resection (TUR) was chosen for surgical drainage due to abscess size and complexity.
  • Postoperatively, the patient showed clinical improvement, with repeat imaging confirming decreased abscess size.

Implications:

  • Transurethral drainage of prostate abscesses is a safe, efficient, and effective treatment option.
  • Treatment strategy should be tailored to abscess characteristics like size, location, and loculations.
  • Combining endourologic techniques may be necessary for optimal outcomes.