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Sonographic findings in tuberculous epididymo-orchitis
Aysel Türkvatan1, Esra Kelahmet, Cisel Yazgan
1Department of Radiology, Türkiye Yüksek Ihtisas Hospital, Kizilay Street, No: 4, Sihhiye, Ankara 06100, Turkey.
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
|June 24, 2004
Summary
Genitourinary tuberculosis, often affecting the epididymides, seminal vesicles, and prostate, rarely involves the testes. This case highlights unusual ultrasound findings of multiple small, hypoechoic nodules in tuberculous epididymo-orchitis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Radiology
Background:
- Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB) is the most frequent form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
- Commonly affected sites include the epididymides, seminal vesicles, and prostate.
- Testicular involvement in GUTB is considered rare.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of tuberculous epididymo-orchitis.
- The patient presented with specific, unusual sonographic findings.
- The ultrasound revealed multiple small, hypoechoic nodules within the testis.
Findings:
- Sonography demonstrated multiple small, hypoechoic nodules within the testis.
- These findings are atypical for the usual presentation of genitourinary tuberculosis.
- The case underscores the importance of considering tuberculosis in testicular pathologies.
Implications:
- Unusual sonographic presentations of genitourinary tuberculosis can occur.
- Radiologists and clinicians should consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of testicular nodules.
- This case expands the understanding of the sonographic spectrum of tuberculous epididymo-orchitis.