Cruz-Garciavilla P, Vázquez AD, Schroeder UM, Landa SM, Torre RF

Language: Spanish
References: 22
Page: 176-181
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ABSTRACT

Tuberculosis continues to be a public health problem and cases involving the genitourinary system are frequently observed, with the probability of any site within that system being affected. The urologist should always consider its diagnosis when there are any atypical urological symptoms that do not respond adequately to a given treatment. Tuberculosis diagnosis continues to be a challenge and radical treatment can end up being carried out if the disease has not been suspected and antituberculosis agents have not been used to resolve symptoms. The case of a 36-year-old man with scrotal tuberculosis is presented.

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