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Granulomatous prostatitis following Bacillus Calmette–Guérin therapy.

Authors :
Hegde, Siddhi
Lakhani, Dhairya A.
Prisneac, Ion
Markovich, Brian
Source :
Journal of Clinical Imaging Science. Oct2024, Vol. 14, p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Granulomatous prostatitis (GP) is a rare form of chronic prostatitis with reported incidence of 0.65–1.5%. Radiological features of GP overlap with those of prostate adenocarcinoma. The following magnetic resonance imaging characteristics can suggest the diagnosis in an appropriate clinical setting: Diffuse or focal nodular low T2 signal, high signal on diffusion-weighted imaging with corresponding low apparent diffusion coefficient signal, and post-contrast imaging with lesion enhancement or rim-enhancing in the setting of caseous necrosis or abscess formation. Even with suspicion on imaging, the overlapping imaging features with prostate adenocarcinoma necessitate biopsy for confirmatory diagnosis. Here, we report a case of a 70-year-old man with GP in the setting of prior intravesicle bacillus Calmette–Guérin administration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21567514
Volume :
14
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Imaging Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180764972
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.25259/JCIS_47_2023