Malakoplakia of the prostate: a report of two cases and a review of the literature.

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Abstract
Two cases of malakoplakia of the prostate are documented, bringing the total described in the world literature to 15. This literature is reviewed, and typical features of the condition are established. The majority of the cases have had proven previous episodes of Escherichia coli infection of the urinary tract, but bacilliform organisms have yet to be demonstrated in the diseased prostatic tissue. Of the reported cases 5 also had important additional disease, including 3 instances of malignant lung tumor. Recognition of prostatic malakoplakia as an entity should prevent its confusion with prostatic carcinoma.