Patient's question:
Prostatitis, at times, can be accompanied by recurrent pain in the lower abdomen, perineum, and hip area. When the pain occurs, sweating all over the body may follow. What are the differences between prostatic abscess and prostatic cyst?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the difference between a cyst and an abscess is that the former is composed of epithelial tissue, and the cyst fluid is produced by the epithelial tissue, being sterile, while the latter is composed of pus, believed to be dirty. Because cysts contain epithelial tissue, cyst surgery requires complete removal, as leftover epithelial tissue can easily lead to recurrence; whereas abscesses can be treated by aspiration and drainage, requiring coordination with antimicrobial drug therapy. There are many treatment methods for the prostate, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment approach also differs. Therefore, it is necessary for patients to seek diagnosis as soon as possible to receive targeted treatment.