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Prostatic Tuberculosis Mimicking Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in a Patient Presenting With Low Ejaculate
Momin Masued1, Muhammad Anwar2, Mary Jenkinson1
1Internal Medicine, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Harlow, GBR.
Cureus
|August 14, 2026
Summary
Prostatic tuberculosis can mimic prostate cancer on MRI, causing diagnostic challenges. Early recognition and anti-tuberculous treatment are crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Prostatic tuberculosis is a rare form of genitourinary tuberculosis.
- It can present with symptoms and imaging findings similar to prostate cancer, leading to diagnostic uncertainty.

