Publication: A 14-year-old boy with Isolated Tuberculous Orchitis
Date
2009
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 30 - 32
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
The genitourinary tract is the most common extrapulmonary site affected by tuberculosis. The male genital organs are involved in more than 50% of patients. The epididymis is the commonest structure to be involved, followed by the seminal vesicles, prostate, testis, and the vas deferens. An isolated tuberculous orchitis without epididymal involvement is rare. This case report describes extra pulmonary tuberculosis with exclusively testicular presentation. The confirmatory diagnosis of which was made by FNAC of the testis. It provides a successful diagnosis, thereby preventing unnecessary orchidectomy.
Description
RL Gurubacharya
Pediatrician
SM Gurubacharya
Pediatrician
Keywords
genitourinary tuberculosis, testis, USG, FNAC
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v29i1.1598