Leading experts from Latin America, Africa, Near and Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Far East, Oceania and Australia present their expert insights into specific conditions, as well as progress and challenges in the development of the specialty. [books.google.com]

Top Abstract Introduction Case Presentation Discussion Conclusion References Conclusion Isolated tuberculous orchitis is a rare entity. It may be the first and only presentation of genitourinary TB. [egetipdergisi.com.tr]

Superbly presented with line drawings, high quality radiographic images and colour photographs. Presented in similar form to its sister textbook Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine. [books.google.de]

Although no hydronephrosis or radiopaque kidney stones were present, bilateral tubular calcification of the vasa deferentia was incidentally noted on a plain radiograph (Panel A, arrows) and on an axial section of a computed tomographic image of the pelvis [nejm.org]

• Plethora

  This is further encouraged by the availability of a plethora of investigations for TB including PCR and previous reports that treatment of TB may enable return of sperms to the ejaculate of some selected azoospermic men. [13] Our study suggests that such [jhrsonline.org]

• Scrotal Ulcer

  It was tender, hard, elliptical in shape, not fixed with overlying scrotal skin, and able to go above the mass. There was no discharging sinus or scrotal ulceration. Complete hemogram and blood chemistry including fasting blood glucose were normal. [jfmpc.com]

• Enlarged Testis

  Drudi et al [17] and Türkvatan et al [18] described multiple small hypoechoic nodules in the enlarged testis as the miliary type and suggested that this sonographic pattern was a feature of TB orchitis. [journals.lww.com]

The medical infertility workup is usually able to diagnose the cause of a fertility problem in a man. Identifying the problem is the first step in recommending treatment. [storknet.com]

In addition, perform a full workup for malignancies if tubercles or ulcers are present away from ureteric orifices, if genital ulcers are present, or with suspicious renal lesions. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Ped Clin North Am 48:1539–1557 CrossRef Google Scholar Mingin GC, Hinds A, Nguyen HT, Baskin LS (2004) Children with a febrile urinary tract infection and a negative radiologic workup: factors predictive of recurrence. [link.springer.com]

Imaging thus plays a major role, both in the initial workup as well as during follow-up. [ijri.org]

• Soft Tissue Calcification

  […] in the parenchyma (circled area) Click here to view Soft tissue calcification is seen less often as a sequela of healing than it used to be, and calculus disease is rapidly becoming the most frequent from of calcification associated with renal TB. [69 [ijri.org]

The transrectal and trans-scrotal US should be reviewed at 2 to 3 months after anti-TB treatment. [28] The treatment plan should be adjusted according to the results of the US examination. 5 Conclusions In summary, TRUS and scrotal US are inexpensive, [journals.lww.com]

Treatment • Drug treatment • 6 months of treatment should be effective. • all four drugs are used for 2 months • ‘maintenance phase’, in which a combination of rifampicin and isoniazid is used for 4 months • Surgical treatment • Surgery is an adjunct [slideshare.net]

Treatment Doxycycline (100 mg daily) is the treatment of choice for young men with chlamydial infection. If an organism is isolated from the urine, this simplifies the choice of antibiotic. [enetmd.com]

Treatment In the case of STD’s, prevention is the best treatment. Condoms can help reduce the risk of infections. Many STD’s are treatable with antibiotics. [storknet.com]

However, most other patients are candidates for in-vitro fertilization, as you have mentioned, and have a prognosis – outcome - similar to that in men with other causes of obstructive azoospermia, which refers to no sperm in a man's semen, as a result [answers.yahoo.com]

Prevention, and Complications Prognosis while patients are living longer and more complete lives with modern medicine, rarely do CF patients live beyond 40 years of age without transplantation Prevention immunization for influenza and pneumococcus can [medbullets.com]

Prognosis. The inflammation and pain of epididymitis resolve over two to four weeks when properly treated. [aafp.org]

Prognosis Sadly, most disorders affecting sperm quality and production either cannot be cured or do not respond well to treatment. [netdoctor.co.uk]

However, most other patients are candidates for in-vitro fertilization and have a prognosis similar to that in men with other causes of obstructive azoospermia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10coded.com]

Incidence Common (600,000 cases annually in the United States) ( 1 ) 1 in 1,000 adult males per year 1.2 in 1,000 boys age 2 to 13 years per year ( 2 ) Prevalence Common Etiology and Pathophysiology Infectious epididymitis Retrograde passage of urine [unboundmedicine.com]

Abstract Radiological image of bilateral calcification of vas deferens is presented.The possible etiological factors are discussed.The differentiating points between non-inflammatory and inflammatory causes of the calcification of vas deferens are highlighted [ispub.com]

If there remains doubt about the etiology of UTI, therapy ex juvantibus 2nd type is indicated. [aaus.info]

etiologies is required to accurately guide patient care. [appliedradiology.com]

Figueiredo AA, Lucon AM, Junior RF, Srougi M (2008) Epidemiology of urogenital tuberculosis worldwide.Int J Urol 15: 827-832. [omicsonline.org]

Tuberculosis epidemiology in Germany: The incidence and mortality of tuberculosis in Germany is declining. Figures from 2010: 4330 new cases (1999: 9800 new cases). Incidence 5/100000. Mortality is 0.2 /100000, of which 2/3 are older than 65 years. [urology-textbook.com]

[…] infectious (bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic) versus noninfectious (chemical, traumatic, autoimmune, idiopathic, industrial, noninfectious, vasoepididymal reflux syndrome, vasal reflux syndrome); chronic versus acute System(s) affected: reproductive Epidemiology [unboundmedicine.com]

Chapter 7 - Nonrespiratory Tuberculosis Dina Fisher, MSc, MD, FRCPC Kevin Elwood, MD Table of Contents Key Messages/Points 1.1 Epidemiology 1.2 Diagnosis 1.3 Treatment Definition Epidemiology Diagnostic Considerations Clinical Presentations 5.1 Peripheral [canada.ca]

Ekaterina Kulchavenya (Novosibirsk Tuberculosis Research Institute of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Novosibirsk Medical University, Russia) Executive summary Epidemiology and Pathogenesis 1. [aaus.info]

Brenner/Rector remains the go-to resource for practicing and training nephrologists and internists who wish to master basic science, pathophysiology, and clinical best practices. [books.google.com]

Incidence Common (600,000 cases annually in the United States) ( 1 ) 1 in 1,000 adult males per year 1.2 in 1,000 boys age 2 to 13 years per year ( 2 ) Prevalence Common Etiology and Pathophysiology Infectious epididymitis Retrograde passage of urine [unboundmedicine.com]

Risk factors for active tuberculosis: Immigrants Alcoholism Old age AIDS Diabetes mellitus Steroid therapy Intravenous drug abuse Smoking Lung diseases: Silicosis, COPD Malnutrition Malignant diseases Gastric resection Crowding, e.g. prisons Pathophysiology [urology-textbook.com]

Horrow, MD, FACR, FSRU, FAIUM Director of Body Imaging Einstein Medical Center Professor of Radiology Jefferson Medical College January, 2013  Pathophysiology  Imaging Approach  Pyelonephritis – Acute – Chronic  Abscess – Acute versus Chronic – Renal [learningradiology.com]

This two-part article is a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and imaging findings in renal TB. [ijri.org]

/Avoidable - 0% Emergent - ED Care Needed - Not Preventable/Avoidable - 0% Primary diagnosis of injury 0% Primary diagnosis of mental health problems 0% Primary diagnosis of substance abuse 0% Primary diagnosis of Alcohol 0% Unclassified 100% Also called [medicbind.com]

Any obstruction in this pathway can prevent the sperm from reaching their target, the egg. [storknet.com]

Prevention Using condoms and not having sex with anyone who has an STD can prevent some cases of epididymitis. Resources Other "Epididymitis." Digital Urology Journal. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

and Complications Prognosis while patients are living longer and more complete lives with modern medicine, rarely do CF patients live beyond 40 years of age without transplantation Prevention immunization for influenza and pneumococcus can prevent infections [medbullets.com]