Osteitis pubis as a complication of transrectal needle biopsy of the prostate.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a case of osteitis pubis complicating transrectal needle biopsy of the prostate. This case best supports direct trauma to the symphysis pubis as an etiology. A literature review of osteitis pubis is presented.
Medical subject headings
- Biopsy, Needle
- Osteitis
- Pubic Symphysis