title: Cervicovaginitis emphysematosa mimicking carcinoma of the cervix: a case report.
abstract: Cervicovaginitis emphysematous is a rare self-limiting disease in which multiple gas-filled cysts are present in the submucosa of the upper vagina and ectocervix. We report a case in a 40 year-old trader who presented with clinical features suggestive of carcinoma of the cervix. It is hoped that this case report will heighten the awareness of clinicians and pathologists in the recognition of this unusual condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University College Hospital, Ibadan.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Akang
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Matiluko
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Omigbodun
authors.forename: P U
authors.initials: PU
authors.lastname: Aghadiuno
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004646:Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014456:Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002575:Uterine Cervicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D019522:Vaginal Discharge / Q000175:diagnosis; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology