When Tuberculosis Mimics Prostate Cancer - Takeaways - MDSpire

When Tuberculosis Mimics Prostate Cancer

Prostatic tuberculosis presented with prostate enlargement and elevated PSA, with diagnosis established by histopathology.

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A 69-year-old man presented with urinary retention and elevated PSA, raising suspicion for prostate cancer.
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Histopathologic examination revealed caseous granulomas, leading to a diagnosis of prostatic tuberculosis.
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Prostatic tuberculosis can mimic prostate cancer, highlighting the importance of histopathologic confirmation.
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Polymerase chain reaction testing improves diagnostic sensitivity for tuberculosis to 95%.
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The patient was treated with a standard antituberculous regimen, with no additional tuberculosis sites identified.