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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Penile tuberculosis is an uncommon manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
  • Distinguishing penile tuberculosis from other conditions like pyoderma gangrenosum or infections can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 66-year-old male presented with persistent glans penis pain, induration, and purulent discharge unresponsive to antibiotics.
  • Initial penile biopsy revealed non-specific inflammation (foreign body granuloma), delaying diagnosis.
  • Thoraco-abdominal CT identified necrotic axillary lymphadenopathy, raising suspicion for tuberculosis lymphadenitis.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic workup included T-spot (negative) and QuantiFERON-TB Gold (positive) tests.
  • The patient was diagnosed with penile tuberculosis based on clinical presentation, imaging, and immunological tests.
  • Treatment with anti-tuberculosis medication led to symptom resolution and reduction in lymphadenopathy within six months.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the necessity of including penile tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis for chronic or treatment-resistant penile conditions.
  • A combination of clinical suspicion, imaging, and specific immunological tests (like QuantiFERON-TB Gold) is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate anti-tuberculosis therapy are effective in managing penile tuberculosis and associated lymphadenopathy.