Author(s):
1. Shamsul Hadi:
Department of histopathology Rehman Medical Institute,Pakistan
2. Maria Tasneem Khattak:
Department of histopathology Rehman Medical Institute,Pakistan
3. Iqbal M. Khan:
Department of histopathology Rehman Medical Institute,Pakistan
Abstract:
Background: Clinically Orchitis may resemble malignancy. Our objective is to determine importance of multidisciplinary approach to diagnose testicular Tuberculosis (TB). Methods: A 27-year young male from Afghanistan presented with 2 weeks history of left scrotal swelling. FNAC, Zeil Nelson stain, MTB-PCR done for diagnosis as clinically it mimics malignancy. Results: Cytopathological finding were chronic granulomatous changes with suppurative acute inflammation. ZN stain was positive for AFB. The diagnosis was confirmed by MTB-PCR and gene expert. Conclusion: It indicates that multidisciplinary approach is important for diagnostic accuracy, optimal treatment and avoiding needless surgical intervention in case of testicular TB.
Page(s):
121-123
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: International Journal of Pathology, Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Year: 2023
Keywords:
epididymoorchitis
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scrotal swelling
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Genito urinary TB GUTB
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