Genital Tuberculosis in a Postmenopausal Woman with Breast Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Neonakis Ioannis, Mantadakis Elpis, Gitti Zoe, Mitrouska Ioanna, Manidakis Louis George, Maraki Sofia, Samonis George
Primary Institution: University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Conclusion
Female genital tuberculosis is a rare but curable disease that should be included in the differential diagnosis of women with menstrual problems.
Supporting Evidence
- Histological examination revealed a granulomatous reaction.
- Liquid culture was positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- The patient was treated with a three-drug antituberculosis regimen for 9 months and recovered fully.
Takeaway
A woman with breast cancer had a rare infection called genital tuberculosis, which caused her to have unusual bleeding. After treatment, she got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent histological examination, mycobacterial cultures, and was treated with a three-drug antituberculosis regimen for 9 months.
Limitations
The samples for culture were not separated, making it unclear if TB was limited to the endocervix, the endometrium, or both.
Participant Demographics
61-year-old postmenopausal woman with a history of breast cancer.
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