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[Recurrent orchiepididymitis, 6 months after likely miliary tuberculosis].

C Lacambra Calvet1, J Solís Villa

  • 1Hospital Severo Ochoa, Leganés, Madrid, España.

Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|July 31, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Early diagnosis of tuberculous epididymo-orchitis is crucial to prevent sterility. This condition can mimic other infections or tumors, often with negative initial tests.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tuberculous epididymo-orchitis presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Increasing incidence of tuberculosis necessitates considering it in differential diagnoses.

Observation:

  • A patient initially misdiagnosed with systemic candidiasis presented with recurrent epididymo-orchitis years later.
  • Symptoms included prolonged fever, constitutional issues, and retinal exudates.
  • Initial urine cultures and bacilli studies were negative; testicular ultrasound revealed an abscess.

Findings:

  • The patient received standard anti-tuberculosis treatment (pyrazinamide, isoniazid, rifampicin).
  • Despite treatment, the patient developed permanent sterility.

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Implications:

  • Tuberculous epididymo-orchitis can present acutely or subacutely, mimicking common infections or tumors.
  • Negative initial investigations (chest X-ray, cultures) are common.
  • Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy is vital for early and accurate diagnosis.
  • Prompt diagnosis is essential to prevent complications like sterility.