Tuberculous epididymitis presenting as non-healing ulcers in a young male patient: A case report

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Non-healing ulcers were the primary symptom of genitourinary tuberculosis in this patient, indicating a need for awareness.
A combination of diagnostic tests including MRI and mycobacterial culture supports the identification of tuberculous epididymitis.
Management with anti-tuberculous therapy led to complete resolution after six months, showing the effectiveness of treatment.
The case underlines the importance of considering tuberculosis in differential diagnoses for chronic ulcers among young males.

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Case report highlights non-healing ulcers in a young male, suggesting genitourinary TB's role, emphasizing key diagnostic tests.

Krishnarao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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