Schistosomiasis on prostate biopsy, adenocarcinoma on transurethral resection of prostate specimens. (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mukendi, Alain Mwamba; Doherty, Sean; Ngobese, Lungile
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical urology. Volume 13:Number 6(2020)
• Page Start: 451
• Page End: 453
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Schistosomiasis -- adenocarcinoma -- prostate -- praziquantel -- transurethral resection of prostate; Genitourinary organs -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urology -- Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1177/2051415819889203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2051-4158

Abstract

In bilharzia-endemic areas, schistosomiasis is a common infection. Prostate cancer is also a common urological condition affecting people in both bilharzia and non-bilharzia-endemic areas. The association of these familiar conditions is infrequent and the relationship between these entities still controversial. We are adding to the literature a rare case of prostatic bilharzia on needle biopsy, and the subsequent finding of prostatic adenocarcinoma on transurethral resection of prostate specimens. Level of evidence: 4