Vertebral Osteomyelitis as a Complication Following Transrectal Biopsy: Case Report and Literature Review

• J.J. Tafalla-García

  Medical oncology, La Zarzuela Sanitas Hospital, 25 Pléyades st 28023 Madrid Spain

• P. Salinas-Hernández

  Medical oncology, La Zarzuela Sanitas Hospital, 25 Pléyades st 28023 Madrid Spain

• M.C. Fernández-Chacón

  Medical oncology, La Zarzuela Sanitas Hospital, 25 Pléyades st 28023 Madrid Spain

• J.M. Cuervo- Rodríguez

  Medical oncology, La Zarzuela Sanitas Hospital, 25 Pléyades st 28023 Madrid Spain

 We present a documented case report of lumbar vertebral osteomyelitis after transrectal biopsy (TRUSB) complicated by sepsis due to Escherichia coli. The Images and histological examination showed an every day more frequent complication. We review the methods of diagnosis and treatment and compare with the scarce literature.

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