Cryptococcal prostatic abscess associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
A case of cryptococcal prostatic abscess in a 28-year old man with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is presented. This is a unique presentation of a cryptococcal prostatic infection and of a prostatic abscess. The diagnosis and management are discussed, and the literature is reviewed.
Mamo
G J
GJ
Division of Urology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore.
Rivero
M A
MA
Jacobs
S C
SC
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000150:complications*