Abstract
Genital tuberculosis usually presents as local symptoms such as lower abdominal pain and a sensation of scrotal bloating. We report a rare case of genital tuberculosis in a 46-year-old man presenting with symptoms that mimic Fournier's gangrene. He had a progressive local symptoms of scrotal tenderness, redness, swelling, and local rise in temperature. The patient underwent emergency open debridement, and pathology confirmed tuberculosis infection. Recovery was uneventful after 6 months of anti-tuberculosis drug treatment. Literature of genital tuberculosis is also reviewed.
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