title: Tuberculous salpingitis: a case report.
abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) of the genital tract commonly occurs secondary to a primary lesion. The mode of spread is via the lymphatics, the haematogenous route or less commonly by a peritoneal spread. The fallopian tubes are the first targets, followed by the pelvic organs. Isolated cases of TB which occur in a unilateral fallopian tube are rare, particularly with it as a primary site. The aim of this study was to report a rare case of TB of the left fallopian tube in a post menopausal lady with no positive history, clinical or laboratory finding to suggest it to be a secondary focus. As the pre-operative diagnosis was that of a right ovarian neoplasm, the patient underwent staging laparotomy. TB of the left fallopian tube was diagnosed, as there were numerous typical granulomata throughout the fallopian tube.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College , Mangalore- 575002, Karnataka, India .
authors.forename: Annie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rajaratnam
authors.forename: Prema
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: D'Cunha
authors.forename: Zevita
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Furtado
authors.forename: Hilda
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fernandes
keywords: Genital tuberculosis; Primary foci; Tuberculous salpingitis
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