Scrotal Ulcer is a Rare Presentationof TB Epididymis in Young Male
Rekadi Srinivasa Rao
Department of General Surgery, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil nadu-603103, India.
Senthil Kumar
Department of General Surgery, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil nadu-603103, India.
R. Anantharamakrishnan
Department of General Surgery, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil nadu-603103, India.
P. Varadaraju
Department of General Surgery, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil nadu-603103, India.
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Abstract
Introduction: Scrotal tuberculosis (TB) is rare and may present as painful scrotal swelling with ulceration and discharging sinus.
Case Report: A 28 years male with 2 months history of swelling and pain over left scrotum. Developed ulcer over the scrotal region with multiple sinus associated with pus discharge.
Conclusion: The clinical presentation of TB scrotal ulcer can be atypical and a high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis. Diagnosis is by using ultrasonography, microbiology, and biopsy. Treatment requires prolonged ATT for 6 months.
Keywords: Tuberculosis, scrotal swelling, biopsy