| Literature DB >> 23766841 |
Nathan Wong1, Nathan A Hoag, Edward C Jones, Allen Rowley, Martin G McLoughlin, Ryan F Paterson.
Abstract
The genitourinary tract is a common extrapulmonary site of tuberculosis infection, yet remains a rare clinical entity in North America. We report the case of a 37-year-old man who presented for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for a suspected ureteral stone on imaging. Further workup confirmed a diagnosis of genitourinary tuberculosis. Medical management was undertaken and, ultimately, nephrectomy performed. This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion for genitourinary tuberculosis.Entities:
Year: 2013 PMID: 23766841 PMCID: PMC3668412 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.1219
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can Urol Assoc J ISSN: 1911-6470 Impact factor: 1.862