Rare location of tuberculosis: endometrial tuberculosis

Tuberculosis is a public health problem, especially in the developing countries. Bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common form of tuberculosis while genital tuberculosis is rare and underdiagnosed. We here report a case of endometrial tuberculosis. The study involved a 72-year old female...

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Published in:The Pan African medical journal 2019-05, Vol.33, p.45
Main Authors: Agbodande, Anthelme Kouessi, Dodo, Roger Leoubou, Issa, Aoulath, Adjadohoun, Sonia, Azon-Kouanou, Angèle, Wanvoegbe, Armand Finangnon, Akanni, Mohamed Djivèdé, Prudencio, Roberto, Zannou, Djimon Marcel, Houngbe, Fabien
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Summary:Tuberculosis is a public health problem, especially in the developing countries. Bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis is the most common form of tuberculosis while genital tuberculosis is rare and underdiagnosed. We here report a case of endometrial tuberculosis. The study involved a 72-year old female patient with SC hemoglobinopathy consulting her gynecologist because of chronic leukorrhea. Cytobacteriologic assessment of vaginal swabs showed Streptococcus agalactatiae. Despite suitable antibiotic therapy, the evolution was marked by the persistence of leukorrhea. Pelvic ultrasonography objectified thickened endometrium, appearing as hyperechoic at the base of the uterus. This was suggestive of endometrial cancer. Anatomo-pathological examination of endometrial curettage samples showed granulomatous endometritis suggesting follicular tuberculosis. Outcome was favorable under antituberculosis treatment. In TB endemic areas, genital tuberculosis is not exceptional and should be suspected in patients with chronic leukorrhea despite suitable treatment.
ISSN:1937-8688
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2019.33.45.17520