Catalog

Tuberculosis of male urethra or penis

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Link to WHO Definition

Tuberculosis of male urethra or penis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1327388107

A form of periorificial tuberculosis affecting the urethra and glans penis which is usually secondary to tuberculosis of internal genitourinary organs such as kidney and bladder. Patients present with a superficial tuberculous ulcer on the penis. Tuberculous urethritis may result in chronic urethral stricture. Infection may be transmitted to female partners, producing tuberculous ulceration of the vagina or vulva.