Schistosomiasis on prostate biopsy, adenocarcinoma on transurethral resection of prostate specimens

Abstract

In bilharzia-endemic areas, schistosomiasis is a common infection. Prostate cancer is also a common urological condition affecting people in both bilharzia and non-bilharzia-endemic areas. The association of these familiar conditions is infrequent and the relationship between these entities still controversial. We are adding to the literature a rare case of prostatic bilharzia on needle biopsy, and the subsequent finding of prostatic adenocarcinoma on transurethral resection of prostate specimens. Level of evidence: 4