Isolated tuberculous epididymo-orchitis: an unusual presentation of tuberculosis

Authors

  • Vishnu Prasad Shenoy Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India
  • Shashidhar Viswanath Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India
  • Annet D'Souza Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India
  • Indira Bairy Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India
  • Joseph Thomas Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.2145

Keywords:

epididymo-orchitis, genitourinary, tuberculosis

Abstract

Isolated epididymo-orchitis is an unusual presentation of tuberculosis. A case of bilateral epididymitis and right-sided orchitis with scrotal involvement in a 38-year-old male patient is presented. Strong clinical suspicion of tuberculous etiology was confirmed by appropriate investigations of epididymal biopsy. The patient improved clinically with antitubercular therapy. 

Author Biographies

Vishnu Prasad Shenoy, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India

Microbiology Department, Faculty of Medicine
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal


Shashidhar Viswanath, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India

Microbiology Department, Faculty of Medicine
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Annet D'Souza, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India

Microbiology Department

Kasturba Medical College Manipal


 

Indira Bairy, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, Manipal University, India

Microbiology Department

Melaka Manipal Medical College

Manipal campus Manipal


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Published

2011-12-16

How to Cite

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Shenoy VP, Viswanath S, D’Souza A, Bairy I, Thomas J (2011) Isolated tuberculous epididymo-orchitis: an unusual presentation of tuberculosis. J Infect Dev Ctries 6:92–94. doi: 10.3855/jidc.2145

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Case Reports