title: [Tuberculosis of the penis (corpora cavernosa)].
abstract: Tuberculosis of the male urethra and corpora cavernosa is discussed and 3 patients with this rare condition are presented. These patients were among 63 patients who presented with urethral stricture during the past 2 years. The diagnosis was based primarily on histological appearance, and treatment consisted of a combined medical and surgical approach, viz. streptomycin, PAS, INH with or without rifampicin; urinary diversion and drainage of pus (if any); initial stage I urethroplasty after control of infection and stage II urethroplasty after 18 - 20 months.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases; D014389:Tuberculosis, Male Genital; D014522:Urethral Diseases
vernacular_title: Tuberkulose van die penis (corpora cavernosa)