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Bruna Fernanda Bottura1, Vanessa Alvarenga Bezerra1, Rafael Salim1
1Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brazil.
Maturitas
|March 16, 2021
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health priority. Extrapulmonary TB, particularly in the female genital tract, can mimic gynecologic cancers, leading to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
- Gynecology
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern, designated a priority by the World Health Organization.
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) encompasses various forms, including lymph nodal, pleural, and female genitourinary tract TB (FGTB).
Observation:
- FGTB predominantly affects women aged 20-40 and is uncommon in postmenopausal women.
- The clinical presentation of FGTB can closely resemble carcinomatosis from advanced ovarian or endometrial cancer.
Findings:
- Misdiagnosis of FGTB as gynecologic malignancy is a critical issue.
- Delayed or incorrect diagnosis can result in inappropriate surgical interventions instead of timely anti-TB chemotherapy.
Implications:
- Accurate and timely diagnosis of FGTB is crucial to prevent unnecessary surgeries.
- Increased awareness among clinicians is needed to differentiate FGTB from gynecologic cancers, ensuring appropriate medical management.
