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    Background:

    • Testicular tuberculosis is a rare condition, often presenting with atypical symptoms.
    • Distinguishing testicular tuberculosis from testicular neoplasms is crucial for appropriate management.

    Observation:

    • A 47-year-old man presented with testicular tuberculosis without epididymal involvement, mimicking a neoplasm on sonography.
    • The patient exhibited contralateral spermatic cord involvement.

    Findings:

    • Diagnosis was confirmed through transinguinal intrascrotal exploration, excisional biopsy of the spermatic cord mass, and radical orchiectomy.
    • Histopathology revealed caseating granulomatous inflammation, with Mycobacterium tuberculosis confirmed by culture.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering testicular tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of testicular masses.
    • Prompt diagnosis and antituberculous therapy are essential for favorable patient outcomes.
    • Spermatic cord involvement can occur in testicular tuberculosis, necessitating thorough evaluation.