Imaging features

Abstract

Diagnosis of urogenital tuberculosis is traditionally based on urography, but the last few decades have seen the contribution of new methods such as ultrasound, CT scan and NMR. In the authors’ experience urography is still first choice for diagnosing urogenital tuberculosis; ultrasound is a useful complement in assessing renal parenchymal lesions and is indispensable in defining lesions in the prostate and the epididymus. With regard to the CT scan, the authors consider it gives a better definition of anatomical ratios than ultrasound, being particularly useful with extensive lesions. The role of NMR is not yet well-defined, although it does not seem to offer any particular advantages compared to CT.