Case Report

Male Genital Tuberculosis (cutaneous): An Unusual Presentation

Abstract :

An 18yr/Male, presented to the Dermatology OPD with multiple non-tender papules on the scrotum and penile shaft since one year. Six months ago he had multiple swelling in the inguinal region for which a manipulation was done outside. There were scars present in the supra-pubic region and also in the inguinal region The papules ulcerated with a seropurulent discharge. Some of these papules coalesced to form a plaque with an extension up to the perianal region. On palpation the consistency of the plaque was soft and all lesions were non-tender. There was no history of anorexia, myalgia, fever , sexual contact, close contact with tuberculosis, discharge per urethra, We Report this case as tuberculosis of the scrotum and penis is less than 1% of all genital TB cases reported worldwide hence it can be missed , the diagnosis requires high index of suspicion and exclusion of other commoner genital infections. Treatment of the disease is by anti TB therapy which will completely resolve the lesion.

Cite This Article :

Article :