title: Multiple prostatic abscesses presenting with urethral discharge.
abstract: Prostatic abscess has become less common, is now usually related to urinary tract infection, and is a rare cause of urethral discharge. The case is described of a man with prostatic abscesses caused by Staphylococcus aureus possibly related to recent skin abrasions. Transrectal ultrasound was used to make the diagnosis and to facilitate repeated drainage with a successful outcome.
authors.affiliation: Academic Department of Genito Urinary Medicine, University College & Middlesex School of Medicine, London, UK.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Gilson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rickards
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010502:Perineum; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus