A Case of a Giant Prostatic Calculus with Bladder Stones.
- Author:
Byung Ho KIM
1
;
Kyo Jin KIM
;
Sung Jin KIM
;
Seung Mok SHIN
;
Si Taek YOO
;
Luck Hee SUNG
;
Jae Yong CHUNG
;
Choong Hee NOH
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, University of Medicine, Inje University, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Giant prostatic calculus;
Bladder stones
- MeSH:
Adult;
Calculi*;
Diagnosis;
Digital Rectal Examination;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Prostate;
Prostatectomy;
Ultrasonics;
Urinary Bladder Calculi*;
Urinary Bladder*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1999;40(12):1720-1722
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Microscopic prostatic calculi are not uncommon in late adult life. But a giant prostatic calculus is a rare finding. No symptoms are pathognomic of calculus disease of the prostate gland. The diagnosis is usually established by rectal palpation of the prostate gland, urethroscopic examination, and roentgenographic or ultrasonic study. Usually, no treatment is indicated for patients with asymptomatic prostatic calculi. In patients with significant symptoms, a transurethral or suprapubic prostatectomy may be contemplated. We report a case of a giant prostatic calculus with bladder stones in a 60-year-old male who was treated endoscopically.
