Abstract | BACKGROUND: CASE PRESENTATION: A 61-year-old postmenopausal woman who had undergone surgery and treated with adjuvant chemotherapy for infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast five years ago, presented with bloody vaginal discharge, fatigue, weight loss, and low grade fevers at night for two months. Histological examination of the endometrium, done based on the suspicion of a second primary cancer due to the tamoxifen therapy, revealed a granulomatous reaction. Liquid and solid mycobacterial cultures of the tissues were performed. Although the acid fast staining was negative, the liquid culture was positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Involvement of other systems was not detected. The patient was treated with a three- drug antituberculosis regimen for 9 months and recovered fully. CONCLUSION:
Female genital tuberculosis is a rare but curable disease that should be included in the differential diagnosis of women with menstrual problems. Early diagnosis is important and may prevent unnecessary invasive procedures for the patient.
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Authors | Ioannis Neonakis, Elpis Mantadakis, Zoe Gitti, Ioanna Mitrouska, Louis George Manidakis, Sofia Maraki, George Samonis |
Journal | Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials
(Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob)
Vol. 5
Pg. 20
(Sep 01 2006)
ISSN: 1476-0711 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 16948834
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
- Tamoxifen
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Topics |
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
(adverse effects)
- Breast Neoplasms
(drug therapy)
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Postmenopause
- Tamoxifen
(adverse effects)
- Treatment Outcome
- Tuberculosis, Female Genital
(drug therapy, etiology)
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