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Pulmonary Tuberculosis I

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Tuberculosis endometrial polyp.

Julien Seror1, Erika Faivre, Sophie Prevot

  • 1AP-HP, Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique et Médecine de la Reproduction, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, 157 rue de la Porte de Trivaux, 92141 Clamart, France ; Faculté de Médecine, Université Paris Sud, 94270 Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France.

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Endometrial tuberculosis, a cause of infertility, was diagnosed in a woman after polyp removal. Pathology revealed granulomatous inflammation, leading to a year of successful antituberculosis therapy.

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Published on: August 2, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Genital tract tuberculosis can lead to infertility.
  • Endometrial tuberculosis is a rare cause of unexplained infertility.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially when presenting as a seemingly benign endometrial polyp.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of endometrial tuberculosis.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges of genital tuberculosis.
  • To emphasize the importance of histopathological examination in unexplained infertility.

Main Methods:

  • Hysteroscopic removal of a 10mm endometrial polyp.
  • Detailed histopathological analysis of the polyp.
  • Ziehl-Neelsen staining and chest X-ray for tuberculosis screening.
  • One-year antituberculosis therapy.

Main Results:

  • Pathology revealed chronic inflammation, granulomatous changes, and gigantocellular modifications suggestive of tuberculosis.
  • Acid-fast bacilli were not identified on Ziehl-Neelsen staining.
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis was excluded by chest X-ray.
  • Successful treatment with antituberculosis therapy and resolution of endometrial abnormalities.

Conclusions:

  • Endometrial tuberculosis can present atypically as a benign-appearing endometrial polyp.
  • Histopathological examination is crucial for diagnosing rare cases of genital tuberculosis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and treatment can resolve infertility associated with endometrial tuberculosis.