Prostatic abscesses in sub-Saharan Africa: a hospital-based experience from Cameroon.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Abscesses of the prostate are encountered less frequently today and the bacteria responsible have changed over the years. Herein we report our experience with 6 patients with varying presentations. The role of imaging techniques in diagnosis and percutaneous needle aspiration of prostatic abscesses is highlighted.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
- Prostatic Diseases
- Staphylococcal Infections