Isolated prostatic tuberculosis and review of literature.

Authors :: Tapsoba AK
Hermi A
Traoré TM
Zehani A
Ben Rhouma S
Nouira Y
Source :: Urology case reports [Urol Case Rep] 2021 Oct 29; Vol. 40, pp. 101924. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Oct 29 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2021
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most important infectious diseases, particularly in the world. Amongst the genitourinary organs, prostatic TB is less common. We report an 68 year old patient, immunocompetent who presented obstructive and irritative symptoms of the lower urinary tract. A history of pulmonary tuberculosis was not present. The digital rectal examination was suspicious and PSA was a normal. The biopsy results did not reveal any malignant lesions but the transurethral resection of the prostate performed for voiding purposes showed prostatic tuberculosis. A very good clinical and biological improvement was observed after chemotherapy anti-tuberculosis.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.<br /> (© 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc.)