Radiologic Signs of Genitourinary Tuberculosis: An Aid for Earlier Diagnosis

International Journal of Medicine Research, Volume 1; Issue 4; September 2016; Page No. 01-08

8 Pages Posted: 27 Mar 2019

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SANJAY DHANGAR

SMBT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTER, IGATPURI, NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA; SAU MATHURABAI BHAUSAHEB THORAT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTER, IGATPURI, NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

I Kothawala

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Sachin Patil

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Abhay Kumar

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)

Abhijit Whatkar

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: september 4, 2016

Abstract

Objective: We herein describe the various modes of radiological signs of genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB) and a simple diagnostic approach to it.

Materials and Methods: We made a literature search through Medline database and various other peer-reviewed online journals to study the various modes of presentation in GUTB. We reviewed over 100 articles published online, which were tracked through the key words like GUTB and extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Results: GUTB has varied presentation and the most common way of presentation is in the form of irritative voiding symptoms, which are found in more than 50% of the patients. The usual frequency of organ involvement is: kidney, bladder, fallopian tube, and scrotum. The usual tests used to diagnose GUTB are the demonstration of mycobacterium in urine or body fluid and radiographic examination. Intravenous urography (IVU) has been considered to be one of the most useful tests for the anatomical as well as the functional details of kidneys and ureters. In cases of renal failure, MRI can be used. Newer examinations such as radiometric liquid culture systems and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) give rapid results and are highly sensitive in the identification of mycobacterium.

Conclusion: GUTB can involve any part of the genitourinary system and presentation may vary from vague urinary symptoms to chronic kidney disease. Plain X-ray and IVU provide us with important diagnostic and functional clues before and after diagnosis of GUTB.

Keywords: Diagnosis of Genitourinary Tuberculosis, Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis, GUTB, IVU, Radiological Signs of GUTB

JEL Classification: I12

Suggested Citation

DHANGAR, SANJAY and DHANGAR, SANJAY and Kothawala, I and Patil, Sachin and Kumar, Abhay and Whatkar, Abhijit, Radiologic Signs of Genitourinary Tuberculosis: An Aid for Earlier Diagnosis (september 4, 2016). International Journal of Medicine Research, Volume 1; Issue 4; September 2016; Page No. 01-08, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3346453

SANJAY DHANGAR (Contact Author)

SMBT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTER, IGATPURI, NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA ( email )

NANDI HILLS, VILLAGE - DHAMANGAON, POST - GHOTI
TALUKA IGATPURI
NASHIK, MS maharashtra 422403
India
9326509990 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://smbt.edu.in/

SAU MATHURABAI BHAUSAHEB THORAT INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES & RESEARCH CENTER, IGATPURI, NASHIK, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA ( email )

NANDI HILLS, VILLAGE - DHAMANGAON, POST - GHOTI
TALUKA IGATPURI
NASHIK, MS MAHARASHTRA 422403
India
9326509990 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://urology@smbt.edu.in

I Kothawala

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Sachin Patil

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Abhay Kumar

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)

Energy Acres
P.O. Bidholi via Premnagar,
Dehradun, IN Uttarakhand 248007
India

Abhijit Whatkar

affiliation not provided to SSRN

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