Tuberculous infection of the male genitalia.
The extremely rare occurrence of genital tuberculosis affecting the penis, seminal vesicles, epididymides, vas deferens and Cowper's gland is described. Diagnosis was made by demonstration of fragmented acid fast bacilli in the discharge, and caseating epithelioid cell granulomata with Langhan's giant cells detected on histopathology. Response to antitubercular drugs was prompt.
Vasanthi
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Dr R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi, India.
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D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010409:Penile Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D014389:Tuberculosis, Male Genital / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D014456:Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology
D000995:Antitubercular Agents