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Primary cutaneous 'ulcerative' tuberculosis of the scrotum: A rare occurrence

  • Amena Khan
  • , Ramesh Singaraddi
  • , Deviprasad Shetty
  • , Gabriel Rodrigues*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is a global disease and if not adequately treated can lead to morbidity and mortality. Though genitourinary TB is common and only next to pulmonary TB, cutaneous 'ulcerative' tuberculosis of the scrotum is not reported so far in the literature. We present a 32-year-old man with a non-healing scrotal ulcer and underwent excision. Histopathology was consistent with TB. Antitubercular therapy was given and at the end of a year's follow-up, there has been no recurrence. TB of the scrotum should be considered in the differential diagnosis of scrotal ulcers. Proper diagnosis and adequate treatment will offer a cure to such patients.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere227177
JournalBMJ Case Reports
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-12-2018

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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  • General Medicine

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