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Tuberculous cervicitis: a clinicopathological and bacteriological study

P Chakraborty1, A Roy, S Bhattacharya

  • 1Department of Microbiology, NB Medical College, Sushrutanagar.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Tuberculous cervicitis, a rare condition, was identified in seven uterine tuberculosis cases. This highlights the need for awareness of cervical tuberculosis, especially in high-endemic areas.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Uterine tuberculosis is a significant concern, often presenting with endometrial involvement.
  • Cervical involvement in tuberculosis is less common but clinically relevant.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the incidence and characteristics of tuberculous cervicitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of recognizing cervical tuberculosis in endemic regions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 91 uterine tuberculosis cases.
  • Identification of tuberculous cervicitis through cultural and histological methods.
  • Clinical and microbiological evaluation of affected patients.

Main Results:

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  • Seven cases (7.7%) of tuberculous cervicitis were detected among 91 uterine tuberculosis patients.
  • Simultaneous cervical and endometrial infection occurred in 4 cases; isolated cervical lesions in 3.
  • Clinical presentations included hypertrophied (4 cases) and ulcerative (3 cases) cervix.
  • Acid-fast bacilli (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) were identified in 5 cases.
  • Histopathology showed pseudo-epitheliomatous hyperplasia in hypertrophied cervix and non-caseating granulomas in ulcerative cervix.

    • Conclusions:

    • Tuberculous cervicitis is an important, albeit uncommon, manifestation of uterine tuberculosis.
    • Clinical presentation varies, necessitating thorough diagnostic evaluation.
    • High endemicity of tuberculosis in regions like Darjeeling necessitates increased clinical suspicion for cervical tuberculosis.