Difficulties in diagnosing tuberculosis of the cervix in a post menopausal woman: Case report and literature review.
Tuberculosis (TB) of the cervix is a rare disease, especially in developed countries. We presented a patient with primary TB of the cervix with no concurrent immune deficiency or HIV infections. The case clinically mimicked carcinoma of the cervix. Difficulties in diagnosis have been discussed. Given the recent increase in migration patterns including travel from TB endemic areas, an abnormal-looking cervix should be regarded with a degree of suspicion for TB.
Midcentral District Health Board, New Zealand.
Saptarshi
S
Mukerji
Lyle
L
Moncur
Brendon
B
Sanders
Alex
A
Currie
Alistair
A
Watson
Karen
K
Leeman
Tuberculosis; cervix; female genital tract