Prostatic Abscess Presenting as Constipation
Keywords:
Prostatic Abscess, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Diabetes Mellitus, Transurethral Unroofing, Constipation, Urologic infectionsAbstract
Introduction: Prostatic abscesses are uncommon urologic infections, often underdiagnosed due to their nonspecific symptoms and clinical overlap with acute bacterial prostatitis.
Case: A 53-year-old diabetic man presented with constipation, abdominal pain, and urinary symptoms, and imaging revealed a large prostatic abscess compressing the rectum. Cultures grew Klebsiella pneumoniae, and treatment included intravenous antibiotics followed by transurethral unroofing of the abscess.
Discussion: This case highlights the atypical presentation of prostatic abscess and underscores the importance of prompt imaging and intervention.
J MEDICINE 2026; 27(2): 145-146
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