Abstract

Background: genital tuberculosis is a misleading health problem. Methods: Laparascopic surgery of a multiparous woman revealed a complex mass adhering to the pelvic floor. Collected samples were cultured for microbial infection. Polymerase Chain Reaction test was done for presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Results: Mantoux test and Polymerase Chain Reaction test were negative. Caseous necrosis on frozen section specimens were seen. Granulomatous inflammation composed of epithelial cells and multinucleated giant cells were found. Patient was cured with anti-tuberculosis treatment. Conclusions: In the present case only histopathological investigation of the smear could detect the genital tuberculosis.

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