Three in a row: A case series of Cervical Tuberculosis
- Author:
Angelynn Santos Sianghio
;
Elizabeth Espino-Strebel
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Anti-Koch’s therapy;
Cervical tuberculosis;
Epitheloid cells;
Langhan’s Giant cells
- MeSH:
Tuberculosis
- From:
Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2018;42(5):41-46
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Cases of cervical lesions have been rising steadily in the past decades. From inflammation to carcinogenesis, the cervix is never really spared of disease. In the presence of a cervical mass, malignancy is always a consideration. In this paper, we present three cases of cervical tuberculosis that were diagnosed in a tertiary private hospital in Pasay City. Women in their 3rd and 4th decade of life presenting with post coital spotting, copious vaginal discharge and amenorrhea were examined: The cervix was converted to a nodular friable mass, with extension to the fornices. On rectovaginal exam, both parametria were nodular but free from the pelvic sidewall. The primary consideration was a probable cervical carcinoma stage IIB. On tissue biopsy and further testing, cervical tuberculosis was confirmed. Quadruple anti-Koch’s therapy was initiated, to which clearing of the cervix with decrease discharge was noted.
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