Prostate abscesses are a rare complication that usually occurs in connection with an acute or chronic infection of the organ or urinary tract. In addition to detecting the abscess, the differential diagnosis must exclude inflammatory processes in the adjacent organs. Various imaging procedures can be used for this purpose.
Autoren
- Dr. med. Hans-Joachim Thiel
Publikation
- HAUSARZT PRAXIS
Related Topics
You May Also Like
- Current evidence, risk classes and new counseling options
Hormonal contraception and cardiovascular risk
- Acute otitis media: self-limiting course vs. "red flags"
In which cases are antibiotics necessary?
- Prurigo nodularis: evidence-based treatment
Targeted therapy options on the rise
- MACE risk, heart failure incidence and all-cause mortality
Metabolic syndrome as a cardiovascular risk factor
- Glaucoma in old age: slowing down progression
IOP lowering is currently the only evidence-based treatment
- Vector-borne infections with skin manifestations
Arboviruses and leishmaniasis in Europe
- Multimorbidity and functional capacity in old age
Clarify individual health status and reduce risks
- Tick season: danger from early summer meningoencephalitis