Presentation
Sepsis, dysuria and perineal pain. No significant past history.
Patient Data
Age: 63
Gender: Male
From the case:
Prostatic abscess - CT findings
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Massively enlarged prostate with marked surrounding inflammation and central liquifaction indicative of abscess.
Case Discussion
Prostatic abscess is a recognized complication of transrectal biopsy and gold seed insertion. In this case the condition was spontaneous.