Candidal Prostatic Abscess in a Young Diabetes Patient.
- Author:
Jae Seop SHIN
1
;
Sang Kuk YANG
;
Hong Sup KIM
;
Yong Soo LHO
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Kon-Kuk University, College of Medicine, Chung Ju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Candida albicans;
Prostatic abscess;
Diabetes
- MeSH:
Abscess*;
Adult;
Candida albicans;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Prostate;
Urogenital System
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1995;36(7):788-791
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Although fungal infections involving the genitourinary system are increasing in case, those involving the prostate are uncommon and fungal prostatic abscesses are especially rare. There are a few sporadic reports in the literature of fungal prostatic abscess. We thought that a high index of suspicion for fungal prostatic infection must be maintained especially in high risk patients. We report a case of candidal prostatic abscess in a 37-year old man with diabetes. The diagnosis and management are discussed, and the literature is reviewed.
