Malakoplakia of the prostate diagnosed by elevated PSA level and transrectal prostate biopsy

Abstract Malakoplakia is an inflammation which is thought to develop secondary to chronic Escherichia coli infections. Although often seen in the genitourinary tract, it can also be seen in colon, stomach, lung, liver, bone, uterus, and skin. In this case report, we present prostatic malakoplakia di...

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Published inThe Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 163 - 165
Main Authors Görgel, Sacit Nuri, Balc, Uğur, Sar, Ayşegül Akder, Ermete, Murat, Girgin, Cengiz, Dinçel, Çetin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published China (Republic : 1949- ) Elsevier B.V 01.04.2011
Wiley
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Biopsy
Humans
Inclusion Bodies - metabolism
Internal Medicine
Malacoplakia - diagnosis
Malacoplakia - pathology
Malakoplakia
Male
Prostate
Prostate - diagnostic imaging
Prostate - pathology
Prostate-Specific Antigen - metabolism
Rectum - diagnostic imaging
Rectum - pathology
Tru-cut biopsy
Ultrasonography
Tru-cut biopsy
Prostate
Malakoplakia
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Summary:Abstract Malakoplakia is an inflammation which is thought to develop secondary to chronic Escherichia coli infections. Although often seen in the genitourinary tract, it can also be seen in colon, stomach, lung, liver, bone, uterus, and skin. In this case report, we present prostatic malakoplakia diagnosed by elevated prostate-specific antigen level and transrectal prostate biopsy.
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ISSN:1607-551X
2410-8650
DOI:10.1016/j.kjms.2010.12.012