Prostatic abscess as a delayed complication following cryosurgery for primary prostate cancer

Can J Urol. 2007 Aug;14(4):3646-8.

Abstract

Prostatic abscess is a rare and potentially life-threatening disease when left untreated. We report the first case of a man who developed a prostatic abscess as a long-term complication of cryoablation for primary prostate cancer. Timely diagnosis with non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan, retrograde CT cystogram to ensure no bladder involvement, percutaneous drainage under CT-guidance, and antibiotic treatment sensitive to the causative organism were crucial for prompt recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / etiology*
  • Abscess / therapy
  • Aged
  • Cryosurgery / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Diseases / etiology
  • Prostatic Diseases / therapy
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed