Genitourinary tuberculosis masquerading as a ureteral calculus

Authors

  • Nathan Wong UBC Dept. of Urologic Sciences, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC
  • Nathan A. Hoag UBC Dept. of Urologic Sciences, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC
  • Edward C. Jones UBC Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC
  • Allen Rowley UBC Dept. of Radiology, Vancouver, BC
  • Martin G. McLoughlin UBC Dept. of Urologic Sciences, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC
  • Ryan F. Paterson UBC Dept. of Urologic Sciences, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, BC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1219

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 work up 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.

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Published

2013-05-13

How to Cite

Wong, N., Hoag, N. A., Jones, E. C., Rowley, A., McLoughlin, M. G., & Paterson, R. F. (2013). Genitourinary tuberculosis masquerading as a ureteral calculus. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 7(5-6), e363–6. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.1219

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Case Report