Urology Case Reports (Jan 2017)

Xanthogranulomatous Prostatitis, a Rare Prostatic Entity

  • Alejandro Noyola,
  • José Fernando Gil,
  • Heriberto Lujano,
  • Omar Piñon,
  • Gabriel Muñoz,
  • José Manuel Michel,
  • Jorge Garcia,
  • Jorge Valdez,
  • Omar Morales

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2016.07.011
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. C
pp. 4 – 5

Abstract

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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.

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