BCG-induced granulomatous prostatitis: a comparative ultrasound and pathologic study

Urology. 1992 Apr;39(4):364-7. doi: 10.1016/0090-4295(92)90214-h.

Abstract

We analyzed the ultrasound findings and the information obtained from serial whole-mount cross-section histologic examination of the prostates from 6 patients with bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-induced granulomatous prostatitis. Similarities to prostate cancer included a hypoechoic pattern on ultrasound, multifocality, and a propensity for a peripheral zone location. BCG-induced granulomatous prostatitis cannot be distinguished from cancer by ultrasonography. We suggest performing an ultrasound examination prior to starting BCG immunotherapy as a baseline for future reference to aid in the clinical diagnosis of BCG-induced granulomatous prostatitis.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • BCG Vaccine / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Granuloma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Granuloma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palpation
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Prostatitis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Prostatitis / etiology
  • Prostatitis / pathology*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / therapy

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine