Description

Tuberculosis of the male urethra or penis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that primarily affects the male reproductive system. It can lead to significant complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly, often presenting with symptoms such as urethral discharge or lesions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be confused with other forms of tuberculosis affecting different body parts. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms. Variants such as 'tuberculosis genital' may be heard but should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tuberculosis of male urethra or penis after presenting with unusual symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con tuberculosis de uretra o pene machos después de presentar síntomas inusuales.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with tuberculosis of the lungs; misinterpretation as a sexually transmitted infection; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.