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Zhang F, Ge Q, Meng J, Chen J, Liang C, Zhang M. Characterizing CD8+ TEMRA Cells in CP/CPPS Patients: Insights from Targeted Single-Cell Transcriptomic and Functional Investigations. Immunotargets Ther 2024; 13:111-121. [PMID: 38435982 PMCID: PMC10906729 DOI: 10.2147/itt.s451199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background The specific involvement of the CD8+ T effector memory RA (TEMRA) subset in patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) has largely not been explored in the literature. Methods Targeted single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) profiles were generated from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) obtained from two CP/CPPS patients and two healthy controls (HCs) in our recent study. Pseudotime series algorithms were used to reveal the differentiation trajectory, CellChat analysis was used to explore the communication between individual cells, and the SCENIC program was used to identify potential transcription factors (TFs). Based on the cosine similarity, clusters of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were considered to be further enriched in different pathways. To confirm the functional role of the critical clusters, flow cytometry was employed. Results The results revealed the molecular landscape of these clusters, with TEMRA cells exhibiting pronounced cytokine-mediated signaling pathway enrichment. Pseudotime trajectory analysis further mapped the evolution from naïve T cells to that of TEMRA cells, elucidating the developmental pathways involved in the immune context. A significant finding from CellChat analysis was the differential expression of ligands and receptors, with CD8+ TEMRA cells showing enhanced signaling, particularly in the CP/CPPS context, compared to HCs. Flow cytometry confirmed these results, revealing a heightened proinflammatory cytokine profile in patients with chronic prostatitis-like symptoms (CP-LS), suggesting that TEMRA cells play a significant role in disease pathogenesis. TF profiling across the T-cell clusters identified key regulators of cellular identity, identifying novel therapeutic targets. Elevated TNF signaling activity in CD8+ TEMRA cells underscored the involvement of these cells in disease mechanisms. Conclusion This study elucidates the pivotal role of the CD8+ TEMRA cell subset in CP/CPPS, which is characterized by increased TNF signaling and proinflammatory factor expression, highlighting potential biomarkers and opening new avenues for therapeutic intervention.
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- Fei Zhang
- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University; Institute of Urology, Anhui Medical University; Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Urological and Andrological Diseases Research and Medical Transformation, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230022, People's Republic of China
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Lin W, Wang Y, Chen Y. Efficacy Analysis of Physical Therapy in Treating Chronic Prostatitis: Unblocking Obstructed Glandular Ducts Could Be a Novel Treatment Strategy. Res Rep Urol 2023; 15:553-561. [PMID: 38145159 PMCID: PMC10742744 DOI: 10.2147/rru.s442844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/26/2023] Open
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Objective This study investigates the efficacy of physical therapy in treating chronic prostatitis grounded on the glandular duct blockage theory. Methods The study includes patients who were diagnosed and treated for chronic prostatitis between November 2022 and July 2023 at Renhui clinic in Jiangmen, Guangdong and Renhui frontline clinic in Shenzhen Guangdong. The recorded data includes the frequency of physical therapies including prostate massages, rectal probe high-frequency vibration treatment, and low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT). Post-treatment urine sediment was collected for microscopic examination, and the scores of each patient on the National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) and the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT) were recorded pre- and post-treatment in order to calculate the effectiveness rate. Results The study involved a total of 48 patients, of which 26 were diagnosed with premature ejaculation. On average, each patient received 2.1 prostate massages, underwent 4.1 rectal probe high-frequency vibration treatments, and 8.3 Li-ESWT sessions. Following treatment, the initial microscopic examination of the urine sediment revealed aged white blood cell clusters, prostate calculi clusters, and inactive sperm clusters, all appearing in the shape of glandular tubes. The mean NIH-CPSI scores pre- and post-treatment were 27.2±6.9 and 18.0±6.6, respectively, indicating an effectiveness rate of 81.3%. The average PEDT scores pre- and post-treatment were 14.5±3.5 and 10.5±4.2, respectively, with an effectiveness rate of 53.8%. Conclusion Unblocking obstructed glandular ducts might provide a novel therapeutic strategy for treating chronic prostatitis.
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- Weiguang Lin
- Department of Urology, Renhui Clinic, Jiangmen, 529099, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Urology, Renhui Frontline Clinic, Shenzhen, 518038, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Renhui Clinic, Jiangmen, 529099, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Urology, Renhui Frontline Clinic, Shenzhen, 518038, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Renhui Clinic, Jiangmen, 529099, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Urology, Renhui Frontline Clinic, Shenzhen, 518038, People’s Republic of China
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Wang H, Zhang J, Ma D, Zhao Z. The Role of Acupuncture and Its Related Mechanism in Treating Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome. Int J Gen Med 2023; 16:4039-4050. [PMID: 37700742 PMCID: PMC10493142 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s417066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is one of the most common diseases in urology, and its prevalence has been increasing, causing serious urogenital problems in men. Several targeted oral drug therapies exist to treat the pelvic pain experienced in this disease. However, these therapies may have potential adverse effects, and due to the unique location of the prostate, delivery of medications to the target lesion is difficult. Consequently, many patients seek alternative therapies. Acupuncture is a well-established treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine that can improve CP/CPPS symptoms and reduce pain. However, previous systematic reviews overlooked the significance of the characteristics and mechanisms of acupuncture therapy. This study aimed to summarize the characteristics and benefits of acupuncture therapy for CP/CPPS based on relevant literature and predict and analyze its related mechanisms.
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- Hao Wang
- Department of Andrology, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Andrology, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Andrology, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Andrology, Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Massanova M, Vere R, Robertson S, Crocetto F, Barone B, Dutto L, Ahmad I, Underwood M, Salmond J, Patel A, Celentano G, Bhatt JR. Clinical and prostate multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging findings as predictors of general and clinically significant prostate cancer risk: A retrospective single-center study. Curr Urol 2023; 17:147-152. [PMID: 37448611 PMCID: PMC10337816 DOI: 10.1097/cu9.0000000000000173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background To evaluate the predictive values of Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2 (PI-RADS v2), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, PSA density (PSAD), digital rectal examination findings, and prostate volume, individually and in combination, for the detection of prostate cancer (PCa) in biopsy-naive patients. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 630 patients who underwent transrectal systematic prostate biopsy following prostate multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging. A standard 12-core biopsy procedure was performed. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to determine the significant predictors of clinically significant cancer but not PCa. Results The median age, PSA level, and PSAD were 70 years, 8.6 ng/mL, and 0.18 ng/mL/mL, respectively. A total of 374 (59.4%) of 630 patients were biopsy-positive for PCa, and 241 (64.4%) of 374 were diagnosed with clinically significant PCa (csPCa). The PI-RADS v2 score and PSAD were independent predictors of PCa and csPCa. The PI-RADS v2 score of 5 regardless of the PSAD value, or PI-RADS v2 score of 4 plus a PSAD of <0.3 ng/mL/mL, was associated with the highest csPCa detection rate (36.1%-82.1%). Instead, the PI-RADS v2 score of <3 and PSAD of <0.3 ng/mL/mL yielded the lowest risk of csPCa. Conclusion The combination of the PI-RADS v2 score and PSAD could prove to be a helpful and reliable diagnostic tool before performing prostate biopsies. Patients with a PI-RADS v2 score of <3 and PSAD of <0.3 ng/mL/mL could potentially avoid a prostate biopsy.
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- Matteo Massanova
- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Pathology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II,” Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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Gaudiano C, Renzetti B, De Fino C, Corcioni B, Ciccarese F, Bianchi L, Schiavina R, Droghetti M, Giunchi F, Brunocilla E, Fiorentino M. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging for the differential diagnosis between granulomatous prostatitis and prostate cancer: a literature review to an intriguing diagnostic challenge. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1178430. [PMID: 37342186 PMCID: PMC10277616 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1178430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023] Open
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Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is currently the most effective diagnostic tool for detecting prostate cancer (PCa) and evaluating adenocarcinoma-mimicking lesions of the prostate gland, among which granulomatous prostatitis (GP) represents the most interesting diagnostic challenge. GP consists of a heterogeneous group of chronic inflammatory lesions that can be differentiated into four types: idiopathic, infective, iatrogenic, and associated with systemic granulomatous disease. The incidence of GP is growing due to the increase in endourological surgical interventions and the adoption of intravesical instillation of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer; therefore, the difficulty lies in identifying specific features of GP on mpMRI to avoid the use of transrectal prostate biopsy as much as possible.
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- Caterina Gaudiano
- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pathology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Division of Urology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Barone B, Napolitano L, Calace FP, Del Biondo D, Napodano G, Grillo M, Reccia P, De Luca L, Prezioso D, Muto M, Crocetto F, Ferro M. Reliability of Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with a Previous Negative Biopsy: Comparison with Biopsy-Naïve Patients in the Detection of Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13111939. [PMID: 37296791 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13111939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Background: Multiparametric magnetic resonance is an established imaging utilized in the diagnostic pathway of prostate cancer. The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer, defined as Gleason Score ≥ 4 + 3 or a maximum cancer core length 6 mm or longer, in patients with a previous negative biopsy. Methods: The study was conducted as a retrospective observational study at the University of Naples "Federico II", Italy. Overall, 389 patients who underwent systematic and target prostate biopsy between January 2019 and July 2020 were involved and were divided into two groups: Group A, which included biopsy-naïve patients; Group B, which included re-biopsy patients. All mpMRI images were obtained using three Tesla instruments and were interpreted according to PIRADS (Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System) version 2.0. Results: 327 patients were biopsy-naïve, while 62 belonged to the re-biopsy group. Both groups were comparable in terms of age, total PSA (prostate-specific antigen), and number of cores obtained at the biopsy. 2.2%, 8.8%, 36.1%, and 83.4% of, respectively, PIRADS 2, 3, 4, and 5 biopsy-naïve patients reported a clinically significant prostate cancer compared to 0%, 14.3%, 39%, and 66.6% of re-biopsy patients (p < 0.0001-p = 0.040). No difference was reported in terms of post-biopsy complications. Conclusions: mpMRI confirms its role as a reliable diagnostic tool prior to performing prostate biopsy in patients who underwent a previous negative biopsy, reporting a comparable detection rate of clinically significant prostate cancer.
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- Biagio Barone
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Hospital "Ospedale del Mare", ASL Napoli 1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Hospital "Ospedale del Mare", ASL Napoli 1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Urology, Hospital "Ospedale del Mare", ASL Napoli 1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy
- Department of Medical-Surgical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Onco-Hematological Diseases, AORN "San Giuseppe Moscati", 83100 Avellino, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Division of Urology, European Institute of Oncology IRCSS, 20141 Milan, Italy
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Barone B, Mirto BF, Falcone A, Del Giudice F, Aveta A, Napolitano L, Del Biondo D, Ferro M, Busetto GM, Manfredi C, Terracciano D, Gambardella R, Pandolfo SD, Trama F, De Luca C, Martino R, Capone F, Giampaglia G, Sicignano E, Tataru OS, Lucarelli G, Crocetto F. The Efficacy of Flogofilm ® in the Treatment of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis as an Adjuvant to Antibiotic Therapy: A Randomized Prospective Trial. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12082784. [PMID: 37109121 PMCID: PMC10142953 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12082784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Bacterial prostatitis (BP) is a common prostatic infection characterized by a bimodal distribution in young and older men, with a prevalence between 5-10% among all cases of prostatitis and a high impact on quality of life. Although the management of bacterial prostatitis involves the use of appropriate spectrum antibiotics, which represent the first choice of treatment, a multimodal approach encompassing antibiotics and nutraceutical products in order to improve the efficacy of chosen antimicrobial regimen is often required. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of Flogofilm® in association with fluoroquinolones in patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP). METHODS Patients diagnosed with prostatitis (positivity to Meares-Stamey Test and symptoms duration > 3 months) at the University of Naples "Federico II", Italy, from July 2021 to December 2021, were included in this study. All patients underwent bacterial cultures and trans-rectal ultrasounds. Patients were randomized into two groups (A and B) receiving antibiotic alone or an association of antibiotics plus Flogofilm® tablets containing Flogomicina® for one month, respectively. The NIH-CPSI and IPSS questionnaires were administered at baseline, four weeks, twelve and twenty-four weeks. RESULTS A total of 96 (Group A = 47, Group B = 49) patients concluded the study protocol. The mean age was comparable, with a mean age of 34.62 ± 9.04 years for Group A and 35.29 ± 10.32 years for Group B (p = 0.755), and IPSS at the baseline was 8.28 ± 6.33 and 9.88 ± 6.89 (p = 0.256), respectively, while NIH-CPSI at baseline was 21.70 ± 4.38 and 21.67 ± 6.06 (p = 0.959), respectively. At 1, 3 and 6 months, the IPSS score was 6.45 ± 4.8 versus 4.31 ± 4.35 (p = 0.020), 5.32 ± 4.63 versus 3.20 ± 3.05 (p = 0.042) and 4.91 ± 4.47 versus 2.63 ± 3.28 (p = 0.005) for Groups A and B, respectively. Similarly, the NIH-CPSI total score at 1, 3 and 6 months was 16.15 ± 3.31 versus 13.10 ± 5.03 (p < 0.0001), 13.47 ± 3.07 versus 9.65 ± 4.23 (p < 0.0001) and 9.83 ± 2.53 versus 5.51 ± 2.84 (p < 0.0001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Flogofilm®, associated with fluoroquinolones, demonstrate a significant improvement in pain, urinary symptoms and quality of life in patients affected by chronic bacterial prostatitis in both IPSS and NIH-CPSI scores compared with fluoroquinolones alone.
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- Biagio Barone
- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Maternal Infant and Urologic Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I Hospital, "Sapienza" University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, European Institute of Oncology (IEO) IRCCS, 20141 Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, 20141 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Urology and Organ Transplantation, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Urology Unit, Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, 80147 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Simulation Applied in Medicine, The Institution Organizing University Doctoral Studies (I.O.S.U.D.), George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Sciences, and Technology from Târgu Mureș, 540142 Târgu Mureș, Romania
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- Urology, Andrology and Kidney Transplantation Unit, Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", 70124 Bari, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences and Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, University of Naples "Federico II", 80131 Naples, Italy
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Lai CZ, Chen SJ, Huang CP, Chen HY, Tsai MY, Liu PL, Chen YH, Chen WC. Scrotal Pain after Varicocelectomy: A Narrative Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11041070. [PMID: 37189688 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11041070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Varicocele is a frequently encountered urological disorder, which has a prevalence rate of 8 to 15% among healthy men. However, the incidence is higher in male patients with primary or secondary infertility, with up to 35 to 80% of varicocele cases occurring in this population. The clinical manifestations of varicocele typically include the presence of an asymptomatic mass that feels like a “bag of worms”, chronic scrotal pain, and infertility. Most patients with varicocele only undergo varicocelectomy after conservative treatments have failed. Unfortunately, some patients may still experience persistent scrotal pain due to a recurrence of varicocele, the development of hydrocele, neuralgia, referred pain, ureteral lesions, or nutcracker syndrome. Therefore, clinicians should consider these conditions as potential causes of postoperative scrotal pain, and take measures to address them. Several factors can assist in predicting surgical outcomes for patients with varicocele. Clinicians should consider these factors when deciding whether to perform surgery and what type of surgical intervention to use. By doing so, they can increase the likelihood of a successful surgical outcome and minimize the risk of complications such as postoperative scrotal pain.
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- Chien-Zhi Lai
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 407219, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan
- Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
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- Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833401, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Municipal Feng Shan Hospital (Under the Management of Chang Gung Medical Foundation), Kaohsiung 830025, Taiwan
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- Department of Respiratory Therapy, College of Medicine, Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807378, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan
- Department of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science, Asia University, Taichung 413305, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
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- Department of Urology, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung 404327, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 404333, Taiwan
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Yao Y, Ji JJ, Wang HY, Sun LJ, Zhang GM. Granulomatous prostatitis after bacille Calmette-Guérin instillation resembles prostate carcinoma: A case report and review of the literature. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11:2051-2059. [PMID: 36998956 PMCID: PMC10044953 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i9.2051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) instillation is recommended in patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer who have intermediate-risk and high-risk tumors. However, granulomatous prostatitis is a rare complication induced by BCG instillation, which can easily be misdiagnosed as prostate cancer. Here, we report a case of granulomatous prostatitis that resembled prostate cancer.
CASE SUMMARY A 64-year-old Chinese man with bladder cancer received BCG instillation. Three days later, he stopped BCG instillation and received anti-infective therapy due to the urinary tract infection. Three months after BCG restart, he had rising total prostate-specific antigen (PSA) (9.14 ng/mL) and decreasing free PSA/total PSA (0.09). T2-weighted images of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a 28 mm × 20 mm diffuse low signal abnormality in the right peripheral zone, which was markedly hyperintense on high b-value diffusion-weighted MRI and hypointense on apparent diffusion coefficient map images. Considering Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System score of 5 and possibility of prostate cancer, a prostate biopsy was conducted. Histopathology showed typical features of granulomatous prostatitis. The nucleic acid test for tuberculosis was positive. He was finally diagnosed with BCG-induced granulomatous prostatitis. Thereafter, he stopped BCG instillation and received anti-tuberculosis treatment. During 10 mo follow-up, he had no evidence of tumor recurrence or symptoms of tuberculosis.
CONCLUSION Temporarily elevated PSA and high followed by low signal abnormality on diffusion-weighted MRI are important indicators of BCG-induced granulomatous prostatitis.
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- Yu Yao
- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266003, Shandong Province, China
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Boccellino M, Ambrosio P, Ballini A, De Vito D, Scacco S, Cantore S, Feola A, Di Donato M, Quagliuolo L, Sciarra A, Galasso G, Crocetto F, Imbimbo C, Boffo S, Di Zazzo E, Di Domenico M. The Role of Curcumin in Prostate Cancer Cells and Derived Spheroids. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14143348. [PMID: 35884410 PMCID: PMC9320241 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14143348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
A major challenge in the clinical management of prostate cancer (PC) is to inhibit tumor growth and prevent metastatic spreading. In recent years, considerable efforts have been made to discover new compounds useful for PC therapy, and promising advances in this field were reached. Drugs currently used in PC therapy frequently induce resistance and PC progresses toward metastatic castration-resistant forms (mCRPC), making it virtually incurable. Curcumin, a commercially available nutritional supplement, represents an attractive therapeutic agent for mCRPC patients. In the present study, we compared the effects of chemotherapeutic drugs such as docetaxel, paclitaxel, and cisplatin, to curcumin, on two PC cell lines displaying a different metastatic potential: DU145 (moderate metastatic potential) and PC-3 (high metastatic potential). Our results revealed a dose-dependent reduction of DU145 and PC-3 cell viability upon treatment with curcumin similar to chemotherapeutic agents (paclitaxel, cisplatin, and docetaxel). Furthermore, we explored the EGFR-mediated signaling effects on ERK activation in DU145 and PC-3 cells. Our results showed that DU145 and PC-3 cells overexpress EGFR, and the treatment with chemotherapeutic agents or curcumin reduced EGFR expression levels and ERK activation. Finally, chemotherapeutic agents and curcumin reduced the size of DU145 and PC-3 spheroids and have the potential to induce apoptosis and also in Matrigel. In conclusion, despite different studies being carried out to identify the potential synergistic curcumin combinations with chemopreventive/therapeutic efficacy for inhibiting PC growth, the results show the ability of curcumin used alone, or in combinatorial approaches, to impair the size and the viability of PC-derived spheroids.
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- Mariarosaria Boccellino
- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
- Correspondence: (A.B.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (D.D.V.); (S.S.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy; (D.D.V.); (S.S.)
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- Independent Researcher, 70129 Bari, Italy
- Correspondence: (A.B.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80126 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (C.I.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80131 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (C.I.)
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- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6078, USA;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80138 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (P.A.); (A.F.); (M.D.D.); (L.Q.); (G.G.); (E.D.Z.); (M.D.D.)
- Department of Biology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122-6078, USA;
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Massanova M, Robertson S, Barone B, Dutto L, Caputo VF, Bhatt JR, Ahmad I, Bada M, Obeidallah A, Crocetto F. The Comparison of Imaging and Clinical Methods to Estimate Prostate Volume: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study. Urol Int 2021; 105:804-810. [PMID: 34247169 DOI: 10.1159/000516681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prostate volume (PV) is a useful tool in risk stratification, diagnosis, and follow-up of numerous prostatic diseases including prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy. There is currently no accepted ideal PV measurement method. OBJECTIVE This study compares multiple means of PV estimation, including digital rectal examination (DRE), transrectal ultrasound (TRUS), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and radical prostatectomy specimens to determine the best volume measurement style. METHODS A retrospective, observational, single-site study with patients identified using an institutional database was performed. A total of 197 patients who underwent robot-assisted radical prostatectomy were considered. Data collected included age, serum PSA at the time of the prostate biopsy, clinical T stage, Gleason score, and PVs for each of the following methods: DRE, TRUS, MRI, and surgical specimen weight (SPW) and volume. RESULTS A paired t test was performed, which reported a statistically significant difference between PV measures (DRE, TRUS, MRI ellipsoid, MRI bullet, SP ellipsoid, and SP bullet) and the actual prostate weight. Lowest differences were reported for SP ellipsoid volume (M = -2.37; standard deviation [SD] = 10.227; t[167] = -3.011; and p = 0.003), MRI ellipsoid volume (M = -4.318; SD = 9.53; t[167] = -5.87; and p = 0.000), and MRI bullet volume (M = 5.31; SD = 10.77; t[167] = 6.387; and p = 0.000). CONCLUSION The PV obtained by MRI has proven to correlate with the PV obtained via auto-segmentation software as well as actual SPW, while also being more cost-effective and time-efficient. Therefore, demonstrating that MRI estimated the PV is an adequate method for use in clinical practice for therapeutic planning and patient follow-up.
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- Matteo Massanova
- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples "Federico II,", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples "Federico II,", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Urology, Ospedale San Bassiano, Bassano del Grappa, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples "Federico II,", Naples, Italy
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Ambe Y, Nakamura M, Shirakawa N, Inatsu H, Amakawa R, Inoue Y, Yoshimatsu T, Miura S, Morikawa T, Kusakabe M, Shiga Y. Granulomatous prostatitis with high suspicion of prostatic adenocarcinoma on radiological imaging. IJU Case Rep 2021; 4:247-249. [PMID: 34258540 PMCID: PMC8255296 DOI: 10.1002/iju5.12300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Granulomatous prostatitis is a benign inflammatory condition of the prostate that may mimic prostatic adenocarcinoma on magnetic resonance imaging findings. Even in the era of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, the differential diagnosis of granulomatous prostatitis from malignancy remains difficult. CASE PRESENTATION A 69-year-old man with abnormal magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging findings, and a prostate-specific antigen value of 2.48 ng/mL underwent prostate needle biopsy. He had a history of urinary tract infection 3 months prior to presentation. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging showed low-intensity signals on T2-weighted images, slightly high-intensity signals on diffusion-weighted images, and low values on apparent diffusion coefficients. The prostate imaging-reporting and data system version 2 score was 3. Histological examination revealed granulomatous prostatitis. CONCLUSION For patients with preceding urinary tract infections, granulomatous prostatitis should be considered as a differential diagnosis, even when magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography suggest prostatic adenocarcinoma.
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- Yoshiki Ambe
- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Department ofDiagnostic PathologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Department ofDiagnostic PathologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Department ofRadiologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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- Departments ofDepartment ofUrologyNTT Medical Center HospitalShinagawa‐kuJapan
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Han C, Zhu L, Liu X, Ma S, Liu Y, Wang X. Differential diagnosis of uncommon prostate diseases: combining mpMRI and clinical information. Insights Imaging 2021; 12:79. [PMID: 34132898 PMCID: PMC8208342 DOI: 10.1186/s13244-021-01024-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The differential diagnosis of abnormalities in the prostate is broad, covering common (acinar adenocarcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, chronic prostatitis, hemorrhage, cysts, calcifications, atrophy and fibrosis) and less common conditions (tumors other than acinar adenocarcinoma, granulomatous prostatitis containing tuberculosis, abscesses and other conditions, and idiopathic disorders such as amyloidosis and exophytic benign prostatic hyperplasia). Recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the prostate gland and imaging guidelines, such as the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2.1 (PI-RADS v2.1), have dramatically improved the ability to distinguish common abnormalities, especially the ability to detect clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). Overlap can exist in the clinical history and imaging features associated with various common/uncommon prostate abnormalities, and biopsy is often required but is invasive. Prostate abnormalities can be divided into two categories: category 1, diseases for which PI-RADS scores are suitable for use, and category 2, diseases for which PI-RADS scores are unsuitable for use. Radiologists must have an intimate knowledge of other diseases, especially uncommon conditions. Past relevant history, symptoms, age, serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, MRI manifestations, and the applicability of the PI-RADS assessment should be considered when diagnosing prostate abnormalities.
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- Chao Han
- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No.1 Jianshe Road, ZhengzhouHenan Province, 450052, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China
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- Department of Radiology, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034, China.
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Liu CP, Chen ZD, Ye ZY, He DY, Dang Y, Li ZW, Wang L, Ren M, Fan ZJ, Liu HX. Therapeutic Applications of Functional Nanomaterials for Prostatitis. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:685465. [PMID: 34140892 PMCID: PMC8205439 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.685465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
Abstract
Prostatitis is a common disease in adult males, with characteristics of a poor treatment response and easy recurrence, which seriously affects the patient's quality of life. The prostate is located deep in the pelvic cavity, and thus a traditional infusion or other treatment methods are unable to easily act directly on the prostate, leading to poor therapeutic effects. Therefore, the development of new diagnostic and treatment strategies has become a research hotspot in the field of prostatitis treatment. In recent years, nanomaterials have been widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of various infectious diseases. Nanotechnology is a promising tool for 1) the accurate diagnosis of diseases; 2) improving the targeting of drug delivery systems; 3) intelligent, controlled drug release; and 4) multimode collaborative treatment, which is expected to be applied in the diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis. Nanotechnology is attracting attention in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of prostatitis. However, as a new research area, systematic reviews on the application of nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis are still lacking. In this mini-review, we will highlight the treatment approaches for and challenges associated with prostatitis and describe the advantages of functional nanoparticles in improving treatment effectiveness and overcoming side effects.
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- Chun-Ping Liu
- Department of Urology, Guangzhou Institute of Urology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cancer Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Cancer Center, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, School of Medicine, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Urology, Guangzhou Institute of Urology, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Urology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Liu CP, Chen ZD, Ye ZY, He DY, Dang Y, Li ZW, Wang L, Ren M, Fan ZJ, Liu HX. Therapeutic Applications of Functional Nanomaterials for Prostatitis. Front Pharmacol 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.685465
expr 881861845 + 830625731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Prostatitis is a common disease in adult males, with characteristics of a poor treatment response and easy recurrence, which seriously affects the patient’s quality of life. The prostate is located deep in the pelvic cavity, and thus a traditional infusion or other treatment methods are unable to easily act directly on the prostate, leading to poor therapeutic effects. Therefore, the development of new diagnostic and treatment strategies has become a research hotspot in the field of prostatitis treatment. In recent years, nanomaterials have been widely used in the diagnosis and treatment of various infectious diseases. Nanotechnology is a promising tool for 1) the accurate diagnosis of diseases; 2) improving the targeting of drug delivery systems; 3) intelligent, controlled drug release; and 4) multimode collaborative treatment, which is expected to be applied in the diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis. Nanotechnology is attracting attention in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of prostatitis. However, as a new research area, systematic reviews on the application of nanomaterials in the diagnosis and treatment of prostatitis are still lacking. In this mini-review, we will highlight the treatment approaches for and challenges associated with prostatitis and describe the advantages of functional nanoparticles in improving treatment effectiveness and overcoming side effects.
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The role of multiparametric resonance and biopsy in prostate cancer detection: comparison with definitive histological report after laparoscopic/robotic radical prostatectomy. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2020; 45:4178-4184. [PMID: 33048224 PMCID: PMC7716945 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02798-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 09/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Purpose Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) targeted biopsy increases overall detection rates and decreases the risk of clinically insignificant PCa detection. The aim of this retrospective study is to compare concordance rates regarding side of lesion and Gleason Score at fusion targeted/systematic biopsy and MRI with the definitive histologic report of prostatectomy specimen. Methods 115 patients underwent multiparametric (mp) MRI and successively fusion targeted/systematic biopsy. 107 patients, with a positive biopsy for PCa, further underwent laparoscopic/robotic radical prostatectomy. We compared surgical histologic report with biopsy histologic report for side of lesion and Gleason Score. We further compared PIRADS score at mpMRI with Gleason Score of both histologic reports. Results Concordance rate for mpMRI lesion side was 74% compared to biopsy and 52.3% compared to surgical histologic report (p < 0.0001). Fusion targeted/systematic biopsy reported a concordance rate with surgical histologic report of 67.3% for side of the lesion, while Gleason Score was concordant for 73.6% for clinically significant cancer (Gleason Score ≥ 7) (p < 0.0001). PIRADS score ≥ 3 was further associated with clinically significant cancer at surgical histologic report in 92.4% of cases (p = 0.359). Conclusion Multiparametric MRI of the prostate reaches a good and improvable accuracy in the detection of suspicious PCa before biopsy. A combined approach of fusion targeted and systematic biopsy could further increase the overall accuracy in PCa diagnosis, especially in biopsy-naïve patients, reaching concordance rates with definitive histologic report up to 52.3% and 85.5%.
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Crocetto F, Boccellino M, Barone B, Di Zazzo E, Sciarra A, Galasso G, Settembre G, Quagliuolo L, Imbimbo C, Boffo S, Angelillo IF, Di Domenico M. The Crosstalk between Prostate Cancer and Microbiota Inflammation: Nutraceutical Products Are Useful to Balance This Interplay? Nutrients 2020; 12:E2648. [PMID: 32878054 PMCID: PMC7551491 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The human microbiota shows pivotal roles in urologic health and disease. Emerging studies indicate that gut and urinary microbiomes can impact several urological diseases, both benignant and malignant, acting particularly on prostate inflammation and prostate cancer. Indeed, the microbiota exerts its influence on prostate cancer initiation and/or progression mechanisms through the regulation of chronic inflammation, apoptotic processes, cytokines, and hormonal production in response to different pathogenic noxae. Additionally, therapies' and drugs' responses are influenced in their efficacy and tolerability by microbiota composition. Due to this complex potential interconnection between prostate cancer and microbiota, exploration and understanding of the involved relationships is pivotal to evaluate a potential therapeutic application in clinical practice. Several natural compounds, moreover, seem to have relevant effects, directly or mediated by microbiota, on urologic health, posing the human microbiota at the crossroad between prostatic inflammation and prostate cancer development. Here, we aim to analyze the most recent evidence regarding the possible crosstalk between prostate, microbiome, and inflammation.
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- Felice Crocetto
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (B.B.); (C.I.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (G.G.); (G.S.); (L.Q.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (B.B.); (C.I.)
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- Department of Health Science “V. Tiberio”, 86100 Campobasso, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, 80135 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (G.G.); (G.S.); (L.Q.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (G.G.); (G.S.); (L.Q.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (G.G.); (G.S.); (L.Q.); (M.D.D.)
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples “Federico II”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (F.C.); (B.B.); (C.I.)
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- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center for Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, 19122 PA, USA;
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- Department of Precision Medicine, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, 80135 Naples, Italy; (M.B.); (G.G.); (G.S.); (L.Q.); (M.D.D.)
- Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine, Center for Biotechnology, College of Science and Technology, Temple University, Philadelphia, 19122 PA, USA;
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De Luca L, Crocetto F, Barone B, Creta M, Pesce S, Aveta A, Campanino MR, Imbimbo C, Longo N. Granulomatous prostatitis mimicking prostate cancer in a patient with psoriatic arthritis: a case report. Future Sci OA 2020; 6:FSO591. [PMID: 32802396 PMCID: PMC7421716 DOI: 10.2144/fsoa-2020-0031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Granulomatous prostatitis (GP) is an unusual and benign inflammatory condition of
the prostate, where autoimmunity has been recognized as a key factor in the
pathogenesis of GP in a subset of patients. Clinically, GP poses diagnostic
challenges as it may strongly mimic prostate cancer from a clinical, biochemical
and radiological point of view. The occurrence of GP in patients suffering from
psoriasis, a systemic autoimmune disease, has never been investigated. We
describe the case of GP in a patient with psoriatic arthritis presenting with an
increased prostate specific antigen level, and evidence of a nodular lesion
visualized by prostate multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging, which was
highly suspicious for aggressive prostate cancer. Granulomatous prostatitis is an uncommon inflammatory condition of the prostate
that can mimic prostate cancer due to increased prostate specific antigen levels
and suspect findings from both digital rectal exploration and prostate magnetic
resonance imaging. This condition is considered an autoimmune disorder in many
cases. We report the association between granulomatous prostatitis and
psoriasis, another autoimmune disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Luigi De Luca
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
| | - Felice Crocetto
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
| | - Biagio Barone
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
| | - Massimiliano Creta
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
| | - Salvatore Pesce
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
| | - Achille Aveta
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
| | - Nicola Longo
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences & Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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