Necrotising prostatic granulomas following transurethral resection--a case report

Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2003 Jul;46(3):480-1.

Abstract

Necrotising post surgical granulomatous prostatitis following transurethral resection of the prostate is a poorly recognized entity. It is often mistaken for other conditions like tuberculosis, allergic granulomatous prostatitis, etc. This case is being reported in order to increase the awareness of this condition. The relevant literature has also been reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Granuloma / etiology*
  • Granuloma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Necrosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / pathology
  • Prostatitis / etiology*
  • Prostatitis / pathology
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate / adverse effects*