Abstract:Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is an autoimmune small to medium vessel inflammatory vasculitis that can affect multiple organ systems, with predominantly pulmonary, renal and musculoskeletal manifestations. Rarely, there have been cases involving the genitourinary system, particularly causing urethritis and prostatitis. In some incidences, this may mimic prostate abscess or malignancy. We present a case of a 36-year-old man with refractory urinary retention secondary to prostate abscess due to GPA. Thi… Show more
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