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Prostatic abscess owing to anaerobic bacteria.

M K Brawer¹, T A Stamey

¹Department of Surgery, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson 85724.

The Journal of Urology

|November 1, 1987

Summary

Prostatic abscess, a rare condition, was successfully treated in a 46-year-old man. This case highlights anaerobic bacteria as a cause and effective treatment with transurethral resection and antibiotics.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Infectious Diseases
Medical Imaging

Background:

Prostatic abscess is an uncommon clinical finding.
Irritable voiding symptoms can be associated with prostatic pathology.

Observation:

A 46-year-old male presented with a 10-year history of irritable voiding symptoms.
Preoperative computerized tomography (CT) imaging confirmed a prostatic abscess.

Findings:

The prostatic abscess was attributed to anaerobic bacterial infection.
Treatment involved transurethral resection and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering prostatic abscess in patients with chronic voiding dysfunction.
Effective management strategies include surgical drainage and appropriate antibiotic selection.
Anaerobic bacteria should be considered in the etiology of prostatic abscesses.

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