[Tuberculosis of the penis (corpora cavernosa)]

Tuberculosis of the male urethra and corpora cavernosa is discussed and 3 patients with this rare condition are presented. These patients were among 63 patients who presented with urethral stricture during the past 2 years. The diagnosis was based primarily on histological appearance, and treatment consisted of a combined medical and surgical approach, viz. streptomycin, PAS, INH with or without rifampicin; urinary diversion and drainage of pus (if any); initial stage I urethroplasty after control of infection and stage II urethroplasty after 18 - 20 months.