Pubic Osteomyelitis after Treatment for Prostate Cancer A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Osteomyelitis pubis is a known, rare complication related with the treatment of prostate cancer. It can occur after surgery, radiotherapy and after ultrasound therapy. The latency between the treatment modality and the onset of the osteomyelitis is different for all treatment options. Symptoms are mostly subtle and non - specific, causing a delay in the diagnosis. For the diagnostic work - up, clinical examination, laboratory tests and medical imaging are necessary. The irrevocable diagnosis will be made by culture of a bone aspirate. Treatments consist of antibiotic therapy and surgery. The medical condition of the patient and the location of the infection determine the type and extent of the surgical modality.