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Leukemic infiltration of the prostate: a case report
The Journal of Urology
|May 1, 1980
Summary
Transurethral resection of the prostate is a viable surgical option for men with hematologic issues like leukemia. Careful preoperative management, including transfusions and antibiotics, ensures surgical success and avoids complications like sepsis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Hematology
- Oncology
Background:
- Prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia are common in older men.
- Hematologic malignancies can complicate surgical interventions.
- Acute urinary retention necessitates prompt management.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male patient presented with acute urinary retention, anemia, leukemia, and thrombocytopenia.
- The patient underwent a successful transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Findings:
- Preoperative optimization with red blood cell and platelet transfusions, HLA typing for white blood cell transfusions, and prophylactic antibiotics were crucial for surgical success.
- The TURP procedure was performed without complications.
Implications:
- Surgical management of prostatism is feasible and safe in patients with hematologic disorders.
- Improved survival rates in hematologic malignancies make TURP a preferable alternative to long-term catheterization, reducing sepsis risk.