Tuberculosis of the prostate presenting as benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Fazarina M, and Tan, GH and Badrulhisham B, and Shiran, MS and Tan, GC (2013) Tuberculosis of the prostate presenting as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Medicine & Health, 8 (2). pp. 85-88. ISSN 1823-2140

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Abstract

Genitourinary system is the second most common site of tuberculosis (TB) after pulmonary system. Tuberculosis of the prostate is a rare manifestation of genitourinary tuberculosis. It is even more uncommon if occurring in an immune-competent individual. Prostate TB is usually an incidental finding in transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). Here, we report a case of TB of the prostate in a 70-year-old man who had benign prostatic hyperplasia for two years. TB was diagnosed incidentally post-TURP. In this report, we also discuss additional tests which may help in establishing the diagnosis of genitourinary tuberculosis.

Item Type:Article
Keywords:genitourinary; prostate; tuberculosis.
Journal:Medicine & Health
ID Code:7621
Deposited By: Mr. Muhammad Wafi -
Deposited On:30 Sep 2014 07:49
Last Modified:14 Dec 2016 06:44

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