Latief AA, Afdal. Tuberculosis epididmorchistis masquerading as a testicular malignancy in HIV positive patient: A case report and literature review.
Urol Case Rep 2024;
54:102693. [PMID:
38827531 PMCID:
PMC11143436 DOI:
10.1016/j.eucr.2024.102693]
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Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health concern, with this study focusing on tuberculous epididymo-orchitis. Genitourinary TB (GUTB) diagnosis is difficult using conventional methods like acid-fast staining, culture, and PCR. A case study involves a 22-year-old HIV-diagnosed male with a painless progressive testicular swelling. A radical orchidectomy revealed isolated tuberculosis epididymo-orchitis. The study emphasizes considering this diagnosis for testicular masses, recognizing the diagnostic complexity and potential need for surgical intervention in cases of ambiguity.
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