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Urine Cytology—Unveiling its True Potential

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A BSTRACT Genitourinary tuberculosis (GUTB) is caused by the hematogenous spread of chronic latent pulmonary tuberculosis thus affecting the genital organs or urinary tract. Often there is an impediment in diagnosis due to simulation of symptoms and signs by another disease, usually a urinary tract infection or malignancy. Since GUTB is emerging as a remarkable public health problem in the developing world, early detection, prompt treatment, and long-term monitoring are needed to eradicate it. A simple urine cytology examination can detect granulomas and acid-fast bacilli on ZN stain which help to diagnose GUTB and an aggressive treatment can be easily avoided.

Source: Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth

DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_92_24

Authors: Arpana Dharwadkar, Nayonikha N. Deokar, Sushama Gurwale, Vidya Viswanathan

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410498662

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