Pubic symphysis osteomyelitis with associated vesico-symphyseal fistula: a difficult diagnosis
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چکیده
Pubic symphysis osteomyelitis is an infectious complication that rarely arises in men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer. This process may more arise from a fistulous tract between the pubic and urinary tract. In this case report, we discuss most common clinical presentations laboratory findings lead to diagnosis of disease process, as well role MRI other imaging modalities confirmation diagnosis. serves reminder clinicians earlier consideration their differential reduce risk long-term complications associated with undertreatment.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1757-790X']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021-244336