unilateral tuberculous epididymo- orchitis with scrotal fistula: a case report
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چکیده
tuberculosis (tb) global prevalence remains almost unchanged over the past few decades. though genitourinary tract tuberculosis is common, it is rarely associated with scrotal fistula. we present a rare case of advanced tuberculous epididymo-orchitis (tbeo) which culminated in removing the testis. before final diagnosis is made, it was unresponsive to empirical therapy of bacterial epididymo-orchitis. the approaches to this case were clinical, radiological and histopatologic. for treatment and follow up see the case report.
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Unilateral Tuberculous Epididymo- Orchitis with Scrotal Fistula: a Case Report
Tuberculosis (TB) global prevalence remains almost unchanged over the past few decades. Though genitourinary tract tuberculosis is common, it is rarely associated with scrotal fistula. We present a rare case of advanced tuberculous epididymo-orchitis (TBEO) which culminated in removing the testis. Before final diagnosis is made, it was unresponsive to empirical therapy of bacterial epididymo-o...
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عنوان ژورنال:
iranian journal of pathologyناشر: iranian society of pathology
ISSN 1735-5303
دوره 10
شماره 2 2015
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