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Prostatic abscess due to Candida tropicalis.

Bastide C, Carcenac A, Arrova F, Rossi D

Department of Urology, Hopital Nord, Chemin des Bourrelly, Marseille, France. bastide.c@libertysurf.fr

Fungal urinary tract infection represents a high-risk event in severely ill patients. We report a case of a prostatic abscess due to Candida tropicalis with no systemic manifestations. In first time, a conservative treatment with antifungal treatment and transrectal ultrasound-guided drainage was performed without success. Transurethral resection was required for drainage with a favourable course.

Published 1 September 2005 in Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis, 8(3): 296-7.
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