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N H Othman1, A N Ismail

  • 1Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan.

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|December 15, 1993
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This case study details an endometrial infection by Entamoeba histolytica in an elderly woman. The patient was initially misdiagnosed with endometrial carcinoma due to profuse vaginal discharge.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Pathology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Parasitology

Background:

  • Endometrial infections are typically bacterial, with parasitic causes being rare.
  • Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite known to cause amebiasis, primarily intestinal.

Observation:

  • An elderly female patient presented with significant vaginal discharge.
  • Clinical examination and initial assessments suggested endometrial carcinoma.

Findings:

  • Microscopic examination revealed endometrial infection by Entamoeba histolytica.
  • The patient's symptoms were attributed to a parasitic endometrial infestation, not malignancy.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare parasitic infections in gynecologic presentations.

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  • Underscores the need for thorough diagnostic evaluation to avoid misdiagnosis of endometrial carcinoma.
  • Suggests Entamoeba histolytica as a potential, albeit uncommon, cause of abnormal uterine bleeding and discharge.