Article Dans Une Revue Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases Année : 2025

Tuberculosis beyond the Lungs: A Rare Case of Penile Involvement

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Introduction: Tuberculosis has been labelled as the leading cause of mortality among infectious diseases. Penile tuberculosis is a rare variant of genital tuberculosis in males, accounting for less than 1% of all cases. Case: We present the case of a 65-years old man, who presented with several painful ulcerative lesions on the glans penis that had developed over the span of 1 year. Histopathological examination from a wedge biopsy revealed granulomatous inflammation. Based on these findings, a diagnosis of penile tuberculosis was established, and patient was enrolled under the RNTCP program. He received Anti-Tuberculous Treatment (ATT). Conclusion: Penile tuberculosis is a rare clinical entity. Therefore, maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion is crucial for achieving a timely and accurate diagnosis, which facilitates the initiation of appropriate therapy.

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hal-05159333 , version 1 (12-07-2025)

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Harikrishna R, Sanjula Jethwani, a T Rajeevan, A Venugopalan. Tuberculosis beyond the Lungs: A Rare Case of Penile Involvement. Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases, 2025, 16 (7), pp.46-50. ⟨hal-05159333⟩
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