Prostatic abscess in a child

Scand J Urol Nephrol. 1995 Dec;29(4):525-6. doi: 10.3109/00365599509180040.

Abstract

We report a metastatic prostatic abscess in a 12-year-old boy. Rectal examination revealed a tender, fluctuating prostatic mass, causing acute retention of urine. Prostatic imaging by computerized tomography and transrectal ultrasonography were important in the diagnosis and management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / diagnosis*
  • Abscess / surgery
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Child
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Drainage
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatitis / diagnosis*
  • Prostatitis / surgery
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Retention / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents