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Post-biopsy granuloma
Definition
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Granulomatous inflammatory response seen after transurethral resection or needle core biopsy of the prostate gland.
Clinical features
Epidemiology
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Seen in men undergoing repeat transurethral resection (TUR).
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Rarely can be seen after prostate needle biopsy.
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Less than 1% of benign prostate specimens contain granulomata, with post-biopsy granulomatous inflammation comprising approximately one-quarter of these lesions.
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