A Rare Case Report of Pelvic Tuberculosis in a 12 Years Old Virgin Girl

Abstract

Introduction: In women who are at risk for tuberculosis, the possibility of pelvic tuberculosis should always be considered along with other diagnoses. In virgin girls pelvic tuberculosis is rare, and due to nonspecific symptoms and radiographic studies, there is a possibility of misdiagnosis, and mortality so strong clinical suspicion, especially in girls exposed to tuberculosis is important in diagnosing the disease. Case presentation: This case report describes a 12 years old virgin girl with diffuse pelvic tuberculosis and peritonitis. In the examinations, there were tenderness and rebound in the abdominal examination and a fever of 38 degrees. Menarche was at the age of ten and the patient did not report menstrual irregularities. An ultrasound of the right ovary showed an 8 cm cystic mass with some fluid in the pelvis. Conclusion: Therefore, in women who are at risk for tuberculosis, the possibility of pelvic tuberculosis should always be considered along with other diagnoses.