Urethrocutaneous fistula: a rare presentation of penile tuberculosis

Int J STD AIDS. 2017 Jan;28(1):97-99. doi: 10.1177/0956462416647624. Epub 2016 Jul 10.

Abstract

A man in his 50s presented with two urethrocutaneous fistulae with intermittent dribbling of urine from the opening of fistula on the surface of glans penis. A skin biopsy from indurated margin of fistula was suggestive of fibrosing granulomatous reaction. Anti-tubercular therapy was given with a diagnosis of penile tuberculosis and there was 50% improvement within two months of treatment.

Keywords: Urethrocutaneous fistula; anti-tubercular therapy; penile tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Cutaneous Fistula / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penile Diseases / diagnosis
  • Penile Diseases / etiology*
  • Penis / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis / drug therapy
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / methods

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents