Primary cryptococcal prostatitis and correlation with serum prostate specific antigen in a renal transplant recipient - 15/08/11

Abstract |
The prostate gland is a rare site of primary infection due to Cryptococcus neoformans; however, it may serve as a site of its sequestration after an occult or treated disseminated infection. Serum prostate specific antigen may correlate with the severity of prostatic inflammation, but its role as a diagnostic and prognostic marker is unclear. We report the first case of primary cryptococcal prostatitis in a renal transplant recipient. The diagnosis was established based on asymmetrically enlarged prostate gland, markedly elevated serum PSA levels, cryptococcal fungemia, an ultrasound-guided prostatic biopsy that demonstrated cryptococcal fungal elements and growth of C. neoformans on culture. The patient was successfully treated with a prolonged course of fluconazole and remained disease-free for more than 28 months of follow-up. In addition, we present a review of the published literature since 1946 and discuss possible correlation with PSA levels.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Cryptococcus, Prostatitis, Prostate specific antigen, Transplant
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Vol 51 - N° 3
P. e153-e157 - octobre 2005 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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