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Symptomatic multiple prostatic calculi: A case report and literature review
Tomy Nurtamin1,2, Yudhistira Pradnyan Kloping1, Johan Renaldo1
1Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
Urology Case Reports
|May 27, 2021
Summary
Prostatic calculi, or stones in the prostate, can cause severe urinary symptoms. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing these stones, especially in regions with limited reporting.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Imaging
- Nephrology
Background:
- Prostatic calculi are frequently incidental findings during medical evaluations.
- The clinical significance of prostatic calculi, particularly regarding lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), is not well-understood.
- Limited physician awareness may contribute to suboptimal patient assessment and treatment.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male presented with symptomatic multiple prostatic calculi.
- The patient experienced severe lower urinary tract symptoms attributed to the calculi.
- This case occurred in Indonesia, where reports on prostatic calculi are scarce.
Findings:
- Multiple prostatic calculi can lead to significant lower urinary tract symptoms.
- The incidental finding of prostatic calculi warrants further clinical consideration.
- Symptomatic prostatic calculi require appropriate urological management.
Implications:
- Increased physician awareness of prostatic calculi is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Further research is needed to clarify the role of prostatic calculi in urological conditions.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on prostatic calculi in Indonesia.
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