Scrotal Ulcer is a Rare Presentationof TB Epididymis in Young Male | Zendy

Rekadi Srinivasa Rao | Zendy; Senthil Kumar | Zendy; R. Anantharamakrishnan | Zendy; PrashanthJ Varadaraju | Zendy

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Scrotal Ulcer is a Rare Presentationof TB Epididymis in Young Male

Author(s) -

Rekadi Srinivasa Rao,

Senthil Kumar,

R. Anantharamakrishnan,

PrashanthJ 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.

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