[Malakoplakia of the prostate: a case report].

Abstract

Malakoplakia of the prostate is a rarely reported granulomatous inflammatory disorder which may clinically mimic carcinoma of the prostate gland. This paper reported 1 case of malakoplakia of the prostate which was successfully diagnosed with the use of transrectral ultrasound and ultrasound-guided needle biopsy, and the cases and related articles were reviewed. The patient was successfully cured by the use of compound sulfamethoxazole tablet (SMZ-TMP) at the same time. Histologic examination is required to make the correct diagnosis. Biopsy of the prostate and antibiotics should be used clinically.

• Authors: Hong-xian Zhang, Lu-lin Ma, Shao-min Yang, Lei Zhao, Xiao-fei Hou, Guo-liang Wang, Yi Huang
• Journal: Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences (Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban) Vol. 43 Issue 4 Pg. 620-2 (Aug 18 2011) ISSN: 1671-167X [Print] China
• PMID: 21844981 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Biopsy, Fine-Needle
• Humans
• Malacoplakia (diagnostic imaging, pathology)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Prostatic Diseases (diagnostic imaging, pathology)
• Ultrasonography