Tuberculous orchitis in chronic renal failure

Alper, M.; Balbay, O.; Akman, Y.; Arbak, P.; Cam, K.

Medical Journal of Malaysia 59(1): 118-119

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 0300-5283
PMID: 15535348
Document Number: 568689
Tuberculosis confined to the testes with no epididymal involvement is uncommon. Chronic renal failure patients requiring hemodialysis have increased risk for developing tuberculosis. We report a 47-year old chronic renal failure man presenting with right testicular tuberculous orchitis. A high index of suspicion is required to recognize the unusual presentation of tuberculosis in this group of patients, and routine screening for tuberculosis may be recommended in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

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