Prostatic abscess a diagnostic dilemma

J Nepal Health Res Counc. 2010 Oct;8(2):120-3.

Abstract

Abscess of the prostate has become increasingly rare due to modern antibiotics and a decreasing incidence of gonococcal infections. It is still difficult to diagnose the disorder on clinical grounds. Diagnosis is often made after Ultrasound examination. We report 2 cases of prostatic abscess and review etiopathogenic factors, clinical findings, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Abscess / drug therapy
  • Abscess / pathology
  • Amikacin / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
  • Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dysuria / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prostate / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostate / pathology*
  • Prostatic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Prostatic Diseases / drug therapy
  • Prostatic Diseases / pathology
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Retention

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Ceftriaxone
  • Amikacin