Incidental finding of isolated uterine cervix tuberculosis with successful management: A case report
2024
Case of Uterine Cervix Tuberculosis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Geremew Teketel Tadesse, Zewdie Woldie Jember, Seid Noh Abidirkadir, Gutema Tigist
Primary Institution: Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
Conclusion
Uterine cervix tuberculosis is rare and can mimic cervical cancer, requiring careful diagnosis.
Supporting Evidence
- Cervical tuberculosis accounts for 0.1–0.65% of all tuberculosis cases.
- The diagnosis of tuberculosis is based on identifying Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- The treatment involves antibacillary drugs and may require surgical management.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare infection in her cervix that looked like cancer, but it was actually tuberculosis, which was treated successfully.
Methodology
The diagnosis was confirmed through histomorphologic examination and treatment involved antitubercular drugs.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 45-year-old female patient from Ethiopia.
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