Isolated tuberculous epididymo-orchitis: An unusual presentation of tuberculosis

Vishnu Prasad Shenoy, Shashidhar Viswanath, Annet D'Souza, Indira Bairy, Joseph Thomas

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Abstract

Isolated epididymo-orchitis is an unusual presentation of tuberculosis. A case of bilateral epididymitis and right-sided orchitis with scrotal involvement in a 38-year-old male patient is presented. Strong clinical suspicion of tuberculous etiology was confirmed by appropriate investigations of epididymal biopsy. The patient improved clinically with antitubercular therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)92-94
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Infection in Developing Countries
Volume6
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2012

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Parasitology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Virology

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