Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Primary tuberculosis of the cervix is extremely rare, with only 20 cases reported in the English literature since 1949. Here we report the 21st case - an Italian woman with no risk factors. CASE: A 50-year-old Italian nulliparous woman was referred to our gynecology unit for vaginal discharge. Her past history was negative. Colposcopy revealed an ulcerated lesion raising the suspicion of cervical cancer. A biopsy revealed a tuberculosis granuloma, and acid-fast bacillus was identified with Ziehl-Neelsen stain. As no other site of tuberculosis was found, primary cervical tuberculosis was diagnosed. CONCLUSIONS: Although rare in industrialized countries, cervical tuberculosis may affect even women without risk factors. It should thus be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of cervical cancer.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2014 |
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Keywords
- cervix cancer
- industrialized countries
- primary tuberculosis
- sexually transmitted disease
- uterine cervix
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Primary tuberculosis of the uterine cervix : Keep it in mind. / Mandato, Vincenzo Dario; Sacchetti, Franco; Costagliola, Luigi; La Sala, Giovanni Battista.
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AU - Mandato, Vincenzo Dario
AU - Sacchetti, Franco
AU - Costagliola, Luigi
AU - La Sala, Giovanni Battista
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - INTRODUCTION: Primary tuberculosis of the cervix is extremely rare, with only 20 cases reported in the English literature since 1949. Here we report the 21st case - an Italian woman with no risk factors. CASE: A 50-year-old Italian nulliparous woman was referred to our gynecology unit for vaginal discharge. Her past history was negative. Colposcopy revealed an ulcerated lesion raising the suspicion of cervical cancer. A biopsy revealed a tuberculosis granuloma, and acid-fast bacillus was identified with Ziehl-Neelsen stain. As no other site of tuberculosis was found, primary cervical tuberculosis was diagnosed. CONCLUSIONS: Although rare in industrialized countries, cervical tuberculosis may affect even women without risk factors. It should thus be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of cervical cancer.
AB - INTRODUCTION: Primary tuberculosis of the cervix is extremely rare, with only 20 cases reported in the English literature since 1949. Here we report the 21st case - an Italian woman with no risk factors. CASE: A 50-year-old Italian nulliparous woman was referred to our gynecology unit for vaginal discharge. Her past history was negative. Colposcopy revealed an ulcerated lesion raising the suspicion of cervical cancer. A biopsy revealed a tuberculosis granuloma, and acid-fast bacillus was identified with Ziehl-Neelsen stain. As no other site of tuberculosis was found, primary cervical tuberculosis was diagnosed. CONCLUSIONS: Although rare in industrialized countries, cervical tuberculosis may affect even women without risk factors. It should thus be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of cervical cancer.
KW - cervix cancer
KW - industrialized countries
KW - primary tuberculosis
KW - sexually transmitted disease
KW - uterine cervix
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