Korean J Urol.  1997 Jan;38(1):89-92.

A Case of Emphysematous Prostatitis

• Kim TW
• Seo JW
• Lee JW
• Yun SJ
• Lee SC
• Lee HR
• Kim YT
• Kim WJ

Abstract

Emphysematous prostatitis is characterized by pockets of gas within the prostate due to gas-forming organisms. Although only one case of emphysematous prostatitis had been reported in the literature, it was incidental finding associated with emphysematous cystitis. We consider that it is the result of aerobic urinary tract infections or may be caused by gastrointestinal fistula or iatrogenic surgical and diagnostic instrumentation. We report a case of emphysematous prostatitis in a 66 years old male with diabetes mellitus.

Keyword

Emphysematous prostatitis; DM

MeSH Terms

Aged
Cystitis
Diabetes Mellitus
Fistula
Humans
Incidental Findings
Male
Prostate
Prostatitis*
Urinary Tract Infections