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Prostatic secretion leukocyte studies in non-bacterial prostatitis (prostatosis).

R U Anderson, C Weller

    The Journal of Urology
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Non-bacterial prostatitis lacks clear diagnostic criteria. This study found increased macrophages in prostatic secretions of affected men, suggesting a new method for identifying prostatic inflammation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Inflammation Research
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Non-bacterial prostatitis is a common condition in men.
    • Current diagnostic methods lack objective criteria for identification.
    • Understanding the inflammatory markers is crucial for diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence of bacteria and quantify leukocytes in prostatic secretions.
    • To identify objective criteria for diagnosing non-bacterial prostatitis.
    • To explore the role of macrophages in prostatic inflammation.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 43 patients with non-bacterial prostatitis and 20 healthy controls.
    • Analyzed prostatic secretions for bacterial presence.
    • Quantified leukocyte levels, specifically macrophages, in prostatic secretions.

    Main Results:

    • No significant bacterial presence was found in the patient group.
    • Patients exhibited significantly higher numbers of macrophages per volume of prostatic secretion compared to controls.
    • Increased leukocyte proliferation, particularly macrophages, was observed in patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Elevated macrophage counts in prostatic secretions may serve as an objective marker for non-bacterial prostatitis.
    • Quantitation of prostatic secretion leukocytes, especially macrophages, can help establish true prostatic inflammation.
    • Further research could validate these findings for clinical diagnostic use.

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