Nongonococcal tysonitis
María de la Soledad Vallejo-Ruiz1,2, Matías Sandoval-Garcés1,3, Francisco-Javier Bru-Gorraiz1
1STI/Dermatology Department, Centro de Diagnóstico Médico, Madrid City Council, Madrid, Spain.
International Journal of STD & AIDS
|October 18, 2023
Summary
Inflammation of Tyson
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tyson's glands, located near the frenulum, are sebaceous glands.
- Inflammation of Tyson's glands (tysonitis) is an infrequent complication of urethritis.
Observation:
- A case presented with urethral discharge and parafrenular swelling.
- Symptoms appeared one week after unprotected sexual contact.
Findings:
- The patient received empirical treatment with ceftriaxone and doxycycline.
- Urethral swab and urine PCR were negative for Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Nongonococcal tysonitis was diagnosed based on symptoms and treatment response.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare presentation of tysonitis.
- Highlights the importance of considering tysonitis in urethritis-like symptoms.
- Suggests empirical antibiotic treatment can be effective for nongonococcal tysonitis.
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