Tuberculosis beyond the Lungs: A Rare Case of Penile Involvement
Harikrishna R, Sanjula Jethwani, A T Rajeevan, A V Venugopalan
Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · pp. 46–50 · Published 11 Jul 2025
10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i7467Abstract
Introduction: Tuberculosis has been labelled as the leading cause of mortality among infectious diseases. Penile tuberculosis is a rare variant of genital tuberculosis in males, accounting for less than 1% of all cases. Case: We present the case of a 65-years old man, who presented with several painful ulcerative lesions on the glans penis that had developed over the span of 1 year. Histopathological examination from a wedge biopsy revealed granulomatous inflammation. Based on these findings, a diagnosis of penile tuberculosis was established, and patient was enrolled under the RNTCP program. He received Anti-Tuberculous Treatment (ATT). Conclusion: Penile tuberculosis is a rare clinical entity. Therefore, maintaining a high level of clinical suspicion is crucial for achieving a timely and accurate diagnosis, which facilitates the initiation of appropriate therapy.
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