Open AccessEmphysematous Prostatic Abscess Due to Candidiasis: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Juan YungShun,
Huang ChunHsiung,
Chang Ko,
Wang ChiiJye,
Chuang ShuMien,
Shen JungTsung,
Wu WenJeng
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.439
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2410-8650
pISSN - 1607-551X
DOI - 10.1016/s1607-551x(08)70104-9
Subject(s) - medicine , abscess , percutaneous , computed tomography , radiology , cirrhosis , antibiotics , surgery , biology , microbiology and biotechnology
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.