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Urinary tuberculosis: ten years' experience.

Lutfullah Altintepe1, H Zeki Tonbul, Isa Ozbey

  • 1Nephrology Department, Meram Medical Faculty, University of Selcuk, Konya, Turkey. laltintepe@yahoo.com

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|December 15, 2005
PubMed
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Urinary tuberculosis diagnosis often occurs late, leading to complications like kidney damage. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent irreversible sequelae in patients with genitourinary tuberculosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Urinary tuberculosis (UTB) is a significant clinical challenge, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
  • Delayed diagnosis of UTB can lead to severe renal damage and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively investigate the clinical features, diagnostic methods, and outcomes of patients diagnosed with urinary tuberculosis.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for preventing irreversible sequelae.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 26 patients diagnosed with urinary tuberculosis between 1993 and 2002.
  • Review of clinical presentations, diagnostic tests (urine culture, smear, tuberculin skin test, imaging), and treatment outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • The majority of patients (58%) were diagnosed microbiologically, with Mycobacterium tuberculosis identified in urine cultures (42%) and smears (25%).
  • Common symptoms included frequency-dysuria (46%) and flank pain (33%); 20% were asymptomatic.
  • Significant findings included hydronephrosis (42%), contracted bladder (34.6%), and renal calcification (23%).

Conclusions:

  • Urinary tuberculosis diagnosis is frequently delayed until obstructive complications and functional losses are evident.
  • Half of the patients required surgical intervention alongside medical treatment.
  • Emphasizes the critical need for considering UTB in differential diagnoses for early detection and management to avoid irreversible renal damage.