Tuberculous Salpingitis: A Case Report
Published: June 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.3032
Annie Rajaratnam, Prema D’Cunha, Zevita Furtado, Hilda Fernandes
1. Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics &
Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore-
575002, Karnataka, India.
2. Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Father
Muller Medical College, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka,
India.
3. Final Year Resident, Department of Microbiology, Father
Muller Medical College, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka,
India.
4. Professor, Department of Pathology, Father Muller Medical
College, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr. Annie Rajaratnam,
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
Father Muller Medical College, Kankanady, Mangalore-575002,
Karnataka, India.
Phone: 9449525915
E-mail: annierajaratnam@yahoo.com
Abstract
Tuberculosis (TB) of the genital tract commonly occurs secondary to a primary lesion. The mode of spread is via the lymphatics, the haematogenous route or less commonly by a peritoneal spread. The fallopian tubes are the first targets, followed by the pelvic organs. Isolated cases of TB which occur in a unilateral fallopian tube are rare, particularly with it as a primary site. The aim of this study was to report a rare case of TB of the left fallopian tube in a post menopausal lady with no positive history, clinical or laboratory finding to suggest it to be a secondary focus. As the pre-operative diagnosis was that of a right ovarian neoplasm, the patient underwent staging laparotomy. TB of the left fallopian tube was diagnosed, as there were numerous typical granulomata throughout the fallopian tube.
Keywords
Tuberculous salpingitis, Genital tuberculosis, Primary foci