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Miliary tuberculosis of the lungs and testes

Case contributed by Lee-Anne Slater
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Cough.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Male

There are diffuse miliary nodules demonstrated throughout both lung fields.

The left testis demonstrates multiple hypoechoic regions and an enlarged left epididymal head.

Case Discussion

This case of a 17 year old male with miliary Tb demonstrates involvement of both the lungs and testes. It is important to note that the epididymis is enlarged as this is the initial point of involvement of the testis.

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