Xanthogranulomatous Prostatitis, a Rare Prostatic Entity

Publication date: January 2017 Source:Urology Case Reports, Volume 10 Author(s): Alejandro Noyola, José Fernando Gil, Heriberto Lujano, Omar Piñon, Gabriel Muñoz, José Manuel Michel, Jorge Garcia, Jorge Valdez, Omar Morales There are several benign prostatic pathologies that can clinically mimic a prostate adenocarcinoma. Xanthogranulomatous prostatitis is a benign inflammatory condition of the prostate and a rare entity. A 47-year old male, with 3 years of lower urinary tract symptoms, with a palpable hypogastric tumor, digital rectal examination: solid prostate, of approximately 60 g. Initial PSA was 0.90 ng/mL. He underwent surgical excision of the lower abdominal nodule and prostatectomy. Histopathology showed xanthogranulomatous prostatitis, without malignancy. Xanthogranulomatous prostatitis is an extremely rare entity that can simulate prostate adenocarcinoma, therefore having a correct histopathological diagnosis is essential.
Source: Urology Case Reports - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research