Prostatic abscess Metastasis: A case report of an unusual complication
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Althunayan, Abdulaziz
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King Saud Univ, Coll Med, Dept Surg, Div Urol, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Saud Univ, King Saud Univ Med City, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaKing Saud Univ, Coll Med, Dept Surg, Div Urol, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Althunayan, Abdulaziz
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Almuhaideb, Mana
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McGill Univ, Dept Surg, Div Urol, Montreal, PQ, CanadaKing Saud Univ, Coll Med, Dept Surg, Div Urol, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Almuhaideb, Mana
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[1] King Saud Univ, Coll Med, Dept Surg, Div Urol, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
[2] King Saud Univ, King Saud Univ Med City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
[3] McGill Univ, Dept Surg, Div Urol, Montreal, PQ, Canada
Endogenous endophthalmitis, a rare and severe ocular infection, is typically associated with endogenous infections that reach the eye, while prostatic abscesses pose clinical challenges and are more common in immunocompromised patients. We present a case of a 50-year-old male with endophthalmitis resulting from a prostatic abscess. The patient's journey underscores the need for heightened awareness of prostatic abscess in patients with perineal symptoms, especially those with immunosuppression, and the consideration of endophthalmitis as a potential complication in urologic disease. The case highlights the urgent need for standardized guidelines in managing prostatic abscesses, given their complexity and potential for severe complications.