Urogenital tuberculosis is a rare disease; however, it is the second most common location for tuberculosis after the lung. Currently, the incidence of urogenital tuberculosis is increasing due to factors such as a higher prevalence of immunosuppression and drug abuse. Genitourinary tuberculosis is not common, and it is considered a severe form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. This article outlines about male genital tuberculosis. Genitourinary system is the most common extra pulmonary site after lymph node involvement affected by tuberculosis (TB).
TB can affect whole male genital organs; epididymis, testis, prostate, seminal vesicle, vas deferens, scrotal skin, bulbourethral glands and penis. Although male genital TB (MGTB) is reported, most of the cases are overlooked. It is not always very easy to diagnose MGTB because there is no pathognomonic sign. If laboratory and radiological…
