Open AccessScrotal Ulcer is a Rare Presentationof TB Epididymis in Young Male
Author(s) -
Rekadi Srinivasa Rao,
S Babu Kumar,
R. Anantharamakrishnan,
Prashanth J Varadaraju
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i55b33858
Subject(s) - medicine , scrotum , presentation (obstetrics) , scrotal pain , surgery , tuberculosis , ultrasonography , case presentation , pathology
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.