Nonhealing scrotal ulceration—an unusual manifestation of TB epididymo‐orchitis: case report and review of literature
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The clinical presentation of genitourinary tuberculosis (TB) may be variable and a high index of suspicion is required for a timely diagnosis, especially in endemic areas. Recurrent scrotal ulcers associated with epididymo-orchitis even without other constitutional symptoms should alert the clinician of a possible diagnosis of TB.
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