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Malacoplakia of the prostate

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Malacoplakia of the prostate is relatively rare in the literature. It occasionally simulates prostatic cancer as regards clinical and histopathological findings. We report a 58-year-old male with this disorder successfully treated with antibiotics. Peculiar histopathologic changes were demonstrated in the prostate with PAS and von Kossa's stains. We recommend caution and suspicion for prostatic malacoplakia to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention.

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  1. Department of Urology, Yamagata University, School of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan

    Y. Suzuki, Y. Kubota, I. Sasagawa, M. Ishigooka & M. Watanabe

  2. Department of Urology, Yamagata Municipal Hospital, Yamagata, Japan

    M. Saitoh

  3. Department of Pathology, Yamagata Municipal Hospital, Yamagata, Japan

    H. Yuta

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Suzuki, Y., Kubota, Y., Sasagawa, I. et al. Malacoplakia of the prostate. International Urology and Nephrology 27, 551–555 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02564740

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