Hepatic subcapsular extension of pelvic lymphocele after radical retropubic prostatectomy.
Lymphoceles are a rare symptomatic complication after radical prostatectomy occurring in less than 5% of cases. We present a case of a symptomatic lymphocele that occurred after a radical retropubic prostatectomy and obturator lymphadenectomy. The lymphocele dissected along the retroperitoneum and extended into the hepatic subcapsular space and became secondarily infected with Candida albicans.
Bauer
J J
JJ
Urology Service, Department of Surgery, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC 20307-5001, USA.
McLeod
D G
DG
D002177:Candidiasis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008197:Lymph Node Excision / Q000009:adverse effects; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space