Brucella Prostatitis: A Rare Manifestation of Fever of Unknown Origin, Detected by FDG PET/CT.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
FDG PET/CT is a well-documented imaging investigation to evaluate fever of unknown origin (FUO). Brucellosis is one of the causes of FUO, which can be missed as it requires a longer incubation period for growth on culture media. Rarely, it can involve the prostate. Here, we present a case of FUO with initial negative blood and urine cultures and no localizing signs or symptoms. 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed hypermetabolism in the prostate and seminal vesicles. A repeat blood and urine culture showed the growth of Brucella species after 5 days of incubation, and the patient responded to Brucella-directed antibiotic therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
- Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
- Fever of Unknown Origin
- Prostatitis
- Brucellosis