Regenerating prostatic nodule at urethrography

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Surgical Pathology

Background:

• Transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) is a common procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• Post-surgical changes in the prostatic urethra can sometimes be mistaken for pathology.

Observation:

• A 1 cm round filling defect was noted in the prostatic urethra on imaging.
• The defect's characteristics suggested a specific post-operative tissue response.

Findings:

• The filling defect was histopathologically confirmed as a regenerative prostatic nodule.
• This represents a normal healing and regrowth process following TURP.

Implications:

• Accurate identification of regenerative nodules can prevent misdiagnosis of recurrence or complications.
• Understanding these benign post-TURP changes improves clinical assessment.
• This finding contributes to the literature on prostatic regeneration after surgery.