TB Research

Primary tuberculosis of the glans penis: A rare presentation and review of literature

Tapsoba AK, Bibi M, Traoré TM, Ayari A, Ben Rhouma S, Nouira Y

Urology case reports · 2021-09

Abstract

Tuberculosis poses a real public health problem inTunisia.We report an 80-year old patient, immunocompetent, who has initial presentation of a painless ulcerative lesions of the glans penis. A history of pulmonary tuberculosis was not present.The physical examination revealed an indurated glans penis covered with blackish crusts and small ulcerations. A biopsy of the lesion was undertaken and histological examination was confirmed the diagnosis of tuberculosis of glans.Others investigations was performed without finding any abnormalities He responded well to anti-tubercular treatment with complete resolution of lesions in six months.