TB Research

Acute Primary Tuberculous Ulcer of Glans Penis

Pandey D , Agrawal S , Pokharel S

Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ) · 2019-10

Abstract

Acute primary tuberculous ulcer of glans penis is a rare entity even in the endemic region. We present a 55 year old male with multiple undermined ulcers for short duration of 4 weeks with raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate, negative Mantoux test and histopathology revealed a diagnosis of tuberculous ulcer which responded well to antitubercular therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Penis
  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis
  • Penile Diseases
  • Ulcer
  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Middle Aged
  • Male