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01-03-2004 | Case Report

Postmenopausal bleeding: squamous cell carcinoma of cervix with coexisting endometrial tuberculosis

Authors: Shalini Rajaram, Geeta Dev, Nirupma Panikar, Kishor Chandra Singh, Neerja Goel

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 3/2004

Abstract

Case report

A case of squamous cell carcinoma of cervix co-existent with endometrial tuberculosis presenting as postmenopausal bleeding is being reported for its rarity. The atrophic postmenopausal endometrium is thought to be poorly supportive of tubercle bacilli. Following a radical Wertheim’s hysterectomy patient had a hectic postoperative period, which responded to antitubercular treatment. Diagnosis of tuberculosis in this case was made on histopathology postoperatively and confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on scrapes from the granulomas obtained by microdissection.

Conclusion

Tuberculosis complicating malignant disease may occur in regions with a high prevalence of disease; with a resurgence of tuberculosis worldwide this association may not be uncommon. The diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in a patient with cancer assumes importance as a high mortality has been seen in patients with co-existent disease.

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Title: Postmenopausal bleeding: squamous cell carcinoma of cervix with coexisting endometrial tuberculosis
Authors: Shalini Rajaram
Geeta Dev
Nirupma Panikar
Kishor Chandra Singh
Neerja Goel
Publication date: 01-03-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 3/2004
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-003-0558-x

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Postmenopausal bleeding: squamous cell carcinoma of cervix with coexisting endometrial tuberculosis

Abstract

Case report

Conclusion

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