Shailesh Khandekar¹ and Riya Gautam²*

¹Assistant Professor, General Surgery, Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Palghar, Maharashtra, India
²Junior Resident, General Surgery, Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Palghar, Maharashtra, India

*Corresponding Author: Riya Gautam, Junior Resident, General Surgery, Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, Palghar, Maharashtra, India.

Received: February 21, 2025; Published: March 11, 2025

Abstract

Epididymal tuberculosis is an uncommon form of genital tuberculosis, but its recognition is crucial for timely treatment and preventing complications. The clinical presentation of epididymal tuberculosis often mimics more common conditions, like a scrotal abscess, making it difficult to diagnose. This case underlines the importance of maintaining a high clinical suspicion, particularly in a patient with risk factors for tuberculosis or other forms of the disease. The use of diagnostic tests, such as the TB-PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), proved pivotal in identifying the cause and distinguishing it from other potential conditions.
The patient’s initial management focused on draining the scrotal abscess, but it was the subsequent diagnostic workup that led to the correct diagnosis of tuberculous epididymitis. Following diagnosis, the patient underwent subsequent debridement and started on appropriate anti-tuberculous chemotherapy. This combination of surgical intervention and targeted medication resulted in a favorable outcome, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
This report serves as a reminder for healthcare providers to consider tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of scrotal swellings or abscesses, particularly in patients with other forms of tuberculosis or those at higher risk. It highlights the rarity of epididymal tuberculosis, particularly when it presents as an acute scrotal abscess.

Keywords: Tuberculosis; Genitourinary; Epididymitis; Scrotal Swelling; Abscess

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Citation

Citation: Shailesh Khandekar and Riya Gautam. “Tuberculous Epididymitis Masquerading as Giant Scrotal Abscess".Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 8.4 (2025): 11-15.

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