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 diagnosed by elevated prostate-specific antigen level and transrectal prostate biopsy.

Keywords

• Malakoplakia
• Prostate
• Tru-cut biopsy