Tuberculous Epididymo-Orchitis: a Case Report
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This is a case report of a 23-year-old Thai male who was presented to Pakchong NaNa Hospital after one day of acute severe scrotal pain. The definite diagnosis was bilateral tuberculous epididymo-orchitis and miliary tuberculosis. Tuberculosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a scrotal swelling especially in those who have a history of exposed tuberculosis or in high risk groups, even though tuberculous epididymo-orchitis is a rare entity.
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