Tuberculosis of Tunica Vaginalis: a Case Report

Isolated Tuberculosis (TB) occurring in tunica vaginalis (TV) without renal or prostate involvement is extremely rare. We reported a 33-year-old man of genital tuberculosis occurring in TV presenting as acute hydrocoele.

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