Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of prostate combined with prostatic abscess in an adult patient: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) of the prostate is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor in adults with a poor prognosis in general. The main presenting symptoms are dysuria and acute urinary retention. Prostate ERMS is easily misdiagnosed, which leads to delays in treatment.

Case description

We report the case of a previously healthy 31-year-old man who presented with dysuria for 3 months. Digital rectal examination (DRE), ultrasound, and computed tomography (CT) were suggestive of the possibility of a 2.0 cm × 3.0 cm abscess in the left lobe of the prostate. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) was at a normal level, and C-reactive protein (CRP) concentration was elevated. The patient underwent surgical drainage by transurethral incision of the prostatic abscess. T

SUBMITTER: Mao K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11491222 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature