Lycopodium Spores in Transrectal Ultrasound-guided Core Biopsies of the Prostate

Andersen, Torben C.; Jürgensen, Gitte W.; Christensen, Elsebeth

doi:10.1080/003655998750014576

Scandinavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology

1998

DOI: 10.1080/003655998750014576

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Lycopodium Spores in Transrectal Ultrasound-guided Core Biopsies of the Prostate

Torben C. Andersen

Gitte W. Jürgensen²,

Elsebeth Christensen³

Abstract: Lycopodium clavatum (LC) spores were found in two cases in transrectal ultrasound-guided core biopsies of the prostate. The source turned out to be the coating of the condoms used for protection of the ultrasound probe. To minimize confusion in analyzing the biopsies and to avoid granulomas of the prostate, LC spore-free condoms are available and are recommended for the biopsy procedure.

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Epidemiologic changes that include immune-compromised patients and drug-resistant fungi have caused an increase in nosocomial infections by Candida albicans and non-albicans Candida species. Other fungi, aspergilla and Cryptococcus (environmental contaminants), are opportunistic invaders of the immune-compromised (transplant, HIV) patients. The environmental fungi Coccidioides immitis (dry arid areas), Histoplasma capsulatum (Avian-infested areas), and Blastomyces dermatitidis (aquatic areas) can cause infections in immune-competent and immune-deficient patients. Each fungus can cause changes in the prostate that mimic bacterial infection, benign prostatic hypertrophy, or neoplasm. Diagnosis can be established by urine cultures or needle biopsy of the prostate. Prostate surgery for carcinoma or benign enlargement may detect latent fungal infection. Different fungal species can have divergent clinical manifestations and require different treatment. In some cases, asymptomatic localized fungal prostatitis can be cured by removal of the infected gland. Symptomatic and disseminated infection may require prostatectomy and systemic antifungal therapy.

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Lycopodium Spores in Transrectal Ultrasound-guided Core Biopsies of the Prostate

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How to diagnose and treat fungal infections in chronic prostatitis

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