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Female genital tuberculosis presented with primary infertility and persistent CA-125 elevation: A case report
Qian Feng1, Xiaoxia Hu2, Jing Zhao3
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Melbourne, 3800, Australia.
Introduction:
and importance: Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of mortality in many developing countries. Female genital tuberculosis, a relatively uncommon form of tuberculosis, is critically challenging to diagnose due to its insidious and non-typical presentations.
Case Presentation:
Herein, we present with an asymptomatic infertile woman with persistently high CA-125 passed undiagnosed until laparoscopy unveiled the diagnosis of TB.
Clinical Discussion:
In this study, we highlight the diagnostic complexities in female genital tuberculosis and demonstrate the value of the CA-125 increase in prompting the suspicion of tuberculosis in the appropriate clinical context.
Conclusion:
Given the considerably large number of individuals with tuberculosis in China, we strongly recommend routine tuberculosis screening in women seeking infertility care in China.
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