Cervical growth in a young woman: a case report

Authors

  • Valli V. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram District, India
  • Karthiga Prabhu J. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram District, India
  • Anand C. D. Department of Pathology SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram District, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20162876

Keywords:

Genital tuberculosis, Cervical tuberculosis, Cervical growth, Cervical malignancy, Secondary amenorrhoea, Granuloma

Abstract

Genital tuberculosis, a silent killer of menstrual function and fertility potential is common in developing countries like India. Cervical TB is extremely rare and it accounts for 0.1-0.65% of all the cases of tuberculosis and 5-24% of all the genital tuberculosis cases. The clinical presentation of genitourinary tuberculosis is variable in nature and it can also be asymptomatic. Here, we are reporting a rare case of cervical tuberculosis clinically masquerading as cervical malignancy presenting with secondary amenorrhoea.

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2017-02-03

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