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Non‐specific eosinophilic granulomatous prostatitis responded favorably to an antimicrobial agent and a hydrocortisone
Author(s) -
Ohkawa Mitsuo,
Yamaguchi Kazuyou,
Kobayashi Masako
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1046/j.1442-2042.2001.00374.x
Subject(s) - medicine , prostatitis , eosinophilic , transrectal ultrasonography , antimicrobial , prostate , urology , pathology , histiocyte , hydrocortisone , eosinophilic granuloma , prostate cancer , gastroenterology , dermatology , cancer , chemistry , organic chemistry
A case of non‐specific eosinophilic granulomatous prostatitis is presented. The patient was a 55‐year‐old man who was hospitalized with complaints of acute urinary retention and high‐grade fever. Results of digital examination and transrectal ultrasonography of the prostate and elevated prostatic specific antigen were suggestive of prostatic cancer. Transrectal needle biopsy of the prostate was performed. Histological examination of the specimens revealed the formation of histiocytic granulomas with eosinophilic infiltration. The patient responded favorably to combination therapy with an antimicrobial agent and a hydrocortisone.