Tubercular Sinus of Labia Majora: Rare Case Report
2008
Rare Case of Tubercular Sinus in Labia Majora
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Manoj Kela, Soma Mukherjee, Ajay Lunawat, Ashish Agrawal, Rakesh Shishodiya, Paliwal R. V.
Primary Institution: Sri Auriboindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Conclusion
The patient was diagnosed with a tubercular sinus and successfully treated with antituberculosis therapy.
Supporting Evidence
- Tuberculosis of the female external genitalia is unusual and primary infection is rare.
- The patient had a history of incision and drainage for an abscess at left labia majora 6 months prior.
- Histopathology showed sinus tract lined by chronic inflammatory cells, suggestive of tuberculous sinus.
- Antituberculous quadruple therapy was initiated, leading to complete healing.
Takeaway
A 50-year-old woman had a rare infection in her labia that was caused by tuberculosis, and after treatment, she got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent excision of the sinus tract, followed by antituberculosis chemotherapy.
Participant Demographics
50-year-old female, without active sexual life.
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