ReviewTranslational andrology and urology2017
Genital tuberculosis: current status of diagnosis and management.
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- Clinical Value of Negative-Pressure Endometrial Sampling Technique in Screening Endometrial Tuberculosis.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Magnetic resonance imaging features of epididymal and/or testicular tuberculosis: a case series.BMC medical imaging · 2025Article
- Female genital tuberculosis mimicking advanced ovarian cancer - a diagnostic dilemma in resource limiting setup: case repot and literature review.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- A crucial role of miR-155 in the pathomechanism of acute kidney injury.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025Review
- An Unusual Case Report of Male Genital Tuberculosis.Cureus · 2024Article
- Tuberculosis epididmorchistis masquerading as a testicular malignancy in HIV positive patient: A case report and literature review.Urology case reports · 2024Article
- Clinical manifestations and immune response to tuberculosis.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2023Review
- Tuberculous peritonitis post orchiectomy for testicular tuberculosis; a case report and literature review.Radiology case reports · 2023Article
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Manifestations in 13 Cases of Seminal Vesicle Tuberculosis.Infection and drug resistance · 2023Article
- Unilateral Testicular Infarction a Very Rare Complication of Genital Tuberculosis: A Case Report and Literature Review.Research and reports in urology · 2023Article
- The Imaging Features and Diagnostic Value of Computerised Tomography in Seminal Duct Tuberculosis.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2023Article
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Abstract
Genitourinary Tuberculosis (GUTB) is the second most common extra-pulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis (Tb) and an isolated involvement of genital organs is reported in 5-30% of the cases. Genital involvement results from primary reactivation of latent bacilli either in the epididymis or the prostate or by secondary spread from the already infected urinary organs. The epididymis are the commonest involved organs affected primarily by a hematogenous mode of spread. Tb is characterized by extensive destruction and fibrosis, thus an early diagnosis may prevent function and organ loss. The gold standard for diagnosis is the isolation and culture of mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli and in the cases of suspected GUTB, it is commonly looked for in the urinary samples. All body fluid specimens from possible sites of infection and aspirates from nodules must also be subjected to examination. Radiologic investigations including ultrasonography and contrast imaging may provide supportive evidence. Anti-tubercular chemotherapy is the first line of management for all forms of genital Tb and a 6 months course is the standard of care. Most patients with tubercular epididymo-orchitis respond to antitubercular therapy but may require open or percutaneous drainage. Infertility resulting from the tubercular affliction of the genitalia is multifactorial in origin and may persist even after successful chemotherapy. Multiple organ involvement with obstruction at several sites is characteristic and most of these cases are not amenable to surgical reconstruction. Thus, assisted reproduction is usually required. Post treatment, regular annual follow up is recommended even though, with the current multi drug therapy, the chances of relapse are low.
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