Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis with Seminal Vesicle Involvement in an Immunocompetent Patient
Abstract Extrapulmonary tuberculosis often presents diagnostic challenges due to its involvement in multiple organ systems. We report a case of a 54-year-old, immunocompetent man who presented with prolonged fever and a generalized seizure. Neuroimaging revealed ring-enhancing lesions suggestive of tuberculomas. Further evaluation demonstrated a seminal vesicle abscess and cervical lymphadenitis. Histopathology and microbiological analysis confirmed Tuberculosis. The patient was initiated on antitubercular therapy, along with anti-convulsants and steroids. This case highlights the importance of considering EPTB in patients with sterile pyuria, neurological symptoms, even in immunocompetent individuals without a pulmonary disease.
Authors
- Seethala Chittemsetti
- Mohini Singh
- S R Ramakrishnan
- Padma Lahari Bayya
Institutions
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of African Medicine
- Published
- 2026-07-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_378_26
- Primary Topic
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00