Emphysematous prostatic abscess due to candidiasis: a case report.
Prostatic abscess is an uncommon condition and clinical diagnosis is difficult. The classical symptoms and signs of prostatic abscess are variable and nonspecific. Here, we report a rare case of emphysematous prostatic abscess due to candidiasis in a 68-year-old man with diabetes and liver cirrhosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by pelvic computed tomography (CT) and successfully treated by antibiotics and CT-guided percutaneous abscess drainage. This case highlights the importance of early and accurate diagnosis of emphysematous prostatic abscess followed by appropriate treatment.
Juan
Yung-Shun
YS
Department of Urology, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiao-Kang Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Huang
Chun-Hsiung
CH
Chang
Ko
K
Wang
Chii-Jye
CJ
Chuang
Shu-Mien
SM
Shen
Jung-Tsung
JT
Wu
Wen-Jeng
WJ
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000368:Aged; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications*; D004322:Drainage; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed