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Pelvic tuberculosis mimicking advanced ovarian malignancy.
Lajya Devi1, Rimpy Tandon, Poonam Goel
1Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, India.
Tropical Doctor
|May 1, 2012
Summary
Pelvic tuberculosis (TB) in women can mimic ovarian cancer symptoms. Early suspicion is crucial for diagnosis in high-TB prevalence areas.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Background:
- Pelvic tuberculosis (TB) can present with symptoms mimicking ovarian malignancy.
- Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify characteristic features of pelvic TB in women presenting with symptoms and sonographic findings suggestive of ovarian malignancy.
- To differentiate pelvic TB from ovarian cancer.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 138 women with a preoperative diagnosis of ovarian malignancy.
- Surgical cases from January 2004 to January 2008 at Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh.
Main Results:
- Seven cases (5.7%) of pelvic TB were identified among the study population.
- Common symptoms included abdominal pain, distension, pelvic mass, ascites (85%), and fever (71%).
- Mean cancer antigen (CA) 125 level was 295 IU (range: 13-529).
Conclusions:
- Pelvic TB can present insidiously, mimicking ovarian malignancy.
- A high index of clinical suspicion for pelvic TB is necessary in endemic regions.
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