Cervical growth in a young woman: a case report

Valli V.; Karthiga Prabhu J.; Anand C. D.

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20162876

Authors

Valli V. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram District, India
Karthiga Prabhu J. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram District, India
Anand C. D. Department of Pathology SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Potheri, Kancheepuram District, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20162876

Keywords:

Genital tuberculosis, Cervical tuberculosis, Cervical growth, Cervical malignancy, Secondary amenorrhoea, Granuloma

Abstract

Genital tuberculosis, a silent killer of menstrual function and fertility potential is common in developing countries like India. Cervical TB is extremely rare and it accounts for 0.1-0.65% of all the cases of tuberculosis and 5-24% of all the genital tuberculosis cases. The clinical presentation of genitourinary tuberculosis is variable in nature and it can also be asymptomatic. Here, we are reporting a rare case of cervical tuberculosis clinically masquerading as cervical malignancy presenting with secondary amenorrhoea.

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