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- Tuberculosis continues to be a significant global health issue, particularly affecting areas beyond the lungs, known as extrapulmonary cases.
- A rare case of prostate tuberculosis was identified in a 55-year-old man, initially misdiagnosed as prostate cancer, highlighting the difficulty in diagnosing this condition.
- The report discusses the diagnostic techniques, progressive symptoms, and treatment options available for prostate tuberculosis.
Article Abstract
Tuberculosis remains a global health threat, notably with a considerable burden of extrapulmonary cases. Prostate tuberculosis stands out as a rare and challenging diagnosis, often resulting in substantial management delays. In this report, we present the case of a 55-year-old man in whom initial suspicion of prostate cancer resulted in the diagnosis of prostate tuberculosis. The diagnostic methods, progressive features, and therapeutic tools of this rare condition are discussed.
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