Tuberculous epididymitis presenting as huge scrotal tumor

Urology. 2009 May;73(5):1163.e5-7. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2008.04.015. Epub 2008 Jul 10.

Abstract

Genitourinary tract tuberculosis is a specific chronic granulomatous infection. However, epididymal tuberculosis presented as a huge scrotal mass is uncommon. We report one case of epididymal tuberculosis that was noted 5 months after the prostate biopsy and was managed with unilateral simple epidymo-orchiectomy. Antituberculous drugs have been given as the medical treatment of tuberculosis postoperatively. Urinalysis became normalized and the scrotal ultrasonography showed normal left epididymis and testicle at 6-month follow up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epididymis / diagnostic imaging
  • Epididymis / pathology*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Orchiectomy / methods
  • Risk Assessment
  • Scrotum / diagnostic imaging
  • Scrotum / pathology*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Testicular Neoplasms / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis, Male Genital / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Male Genital / therapy*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents