Beyond the surface: a case report of penile tuberculosis as the first sign of miliary disease in a solid organ transplant recipient
This case highlights the need for increased clinical suspicion for TB in immunosuppressed patients presenting with atypical genitourinary symptoms. Early recognition and prompt initiation of treatment, alongside careful adjustment of immunosuppression, are critical to achieving favorable outcomes. Given the rarity of penile TB and the complexity of its management in transplant recipients, this case contributes to the limited literature and underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.
Authors
- F. E. Kelly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3076-0118)
- Carlos Mejía-Chew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0528-4252)
- Graham Woods
- Stefan J. Green (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2781-359X)
- Mathew Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2211-9356)
- C. Kenny
- Richard Patrick Hanson
- Shantanu Pisharoty
- Gregory J. Nason
- Yvonne O’Meara
Institutions
- Mater Misericordiae Hospital (AU)
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ASM Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/asmcr.00141-25
- Primary Topic
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00