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ArticleUrology case reports2024

Tuberculosis epididmorchistis masquerading as a testicular malignancy in HIV positive patient: A case report and literature review.

Aditya Akbar Latief, Afdal

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2 authors.

Aditya Akbar LatiefDr Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Indonesia.
AfdalRiau University, Indonesia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health concern, with this study focusing on tuberculous epididymo-orchitis. Genitourinary TB (GUTB) diagnosis is difficult using conventional methods like acid-fast staining, culture, and PCR. A case study involves a 22-year-old HIV-diagnosed male with a painless progressive testicular swelling. A radical orchidectomy revealed isolated tuberculosis epididymo-orchitis. The study emphasizes considering this diagnosis for testicular masses, recognizing the diagnostic complexity and potential need for surgical intervention in cases of ambiguity.

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HIV/AIDSIsolated tuberculosis epididymo-orchitisManagementTuberculosis

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PMID38827531
PMCPMC11143436

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