Primary scrotal tuberculosis: A rare but intriguing entity |
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Authors: | Arghya Basu Dawood Khan Utpal De Manas Kumar Dutta |
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Institution: | 1. Dept. of General Surgery, Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India 2. 26A, Keshab Chandra Sen Street, West Bengal, India, Postal Code - 700009
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Abstract: | Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) of the genitourinary tract is usually secondary to a primary site in another part of the body. Primary scrotal TB is an extremely rare condition and it may mimic viral orchitis, epididymitis, hydrocele, spermatocele, testicular torsion, scrotal trauma, or a tumour. Case presentation A 45-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of diffuse scrotal enlargement followed a month later by swelling in the left groin. Scrotal ultrasonography revealed a 4 cm x 4 cm hypoechoic, heterogeneous, inflammatory mass with multiple fistulae at the bottom of the scrotum without any extension to the deeper structures, and bilateral multiple inguinal adenopathy. Discussion Genitourinary TB may present with adrenal insufficiency, renal disease, obstructive uropathy and chronic cystitis with sterile pyuria. Although scrotal USG is very helpful, it is not a definitive diagnostic tool. Histopathology is mandatory either in the form of FNAB or formal biopsy. Most cases respond well to antitubercular drugs only. Conclusion An optimum diagnostic and therapeutic protocol is urgently needed for cases of primary scrotal TB to prevent misuse of costly investigations and treatments and to avoid unnecessary surgical interventions when the patient can be cured by antitubercular treatment only. |
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