Isolated epididymal tuberculosis: case report and review of literature

Abstract

<p>Ethiopia is one of the countries with high burden of pulmonary tuberculosis and the number of cases of extra pulmonary is increasing. However, diagnostic evidence to initiate anti-tuberculosis treatment among extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) cases is not well known. We presented here a case of isolated tuberculosis epididymitis with scrotal sinus after developing nonspecific testicular symptoms for more than 2 months and review the literature. Tuberculous epididymitis is a form of urogenital tuberculosis that is particularly rare and has the same clinical manifestation that mimics other more common infectious causes of epididymitis, leading to delay in diagnosis. So, one should maintain a high-index of suspicion to accurately diagnose tuberculous epididymitis in individuals presenting with suggestive signs and symptoms.</p>

Unilateral Testicular infarction a very rare complication of genitourinary tuberculosis: a case report and literature review

“…The medical management is similar to that of pulmonary TB. It involves anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy for a total of six months (2,3). Medical treatment is su cient if an early diagnosis is made and may prevent unnecessary orchiectomy.…”

“…Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is a clinical presentation of tuberculosis involving organs other than the lungs. It is also a huge public health concern accounting for 15-20% of cases (2,3). In Ethiopia, it accounts for 30% of TB cases the lymph nodes, pleura, bone, and central nervous system being the common extra-pulmonary sites (2,4).…”

Unilateral Testicular Infarction a Very Rare Complication of Genital Tuberculosis: A Case Report and Literature Review

“…It involves anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy for a total of six months. 2 , 3 Medical treatment is sufficient if an early diagnosis is made and may prevent unnecessary orchiectomy.…”

“…It is also a huge public health concern accounting for 15–20% of cases. 2 , 3 In Ethiopia, it accounts for 30% of TB cases the lymph nodes, pleura, bone, and central nervous system being the common extra-pulmonary sites. 2 , 4 Genitourinary TB accounts for 20–40% of EPTB.…”