Title: Pelvic tuberculosis.

POPLINE Document Number: 018362

Author(s):

Klein TA
Richmond JA
Mishell DR Jr

Source citation:

Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1976 Jul;48(1):99-104.

Abstract:

Pelvic tuberculosis (TBC) was diagnosed in 20 patients studied during the period 1971-75. 14 patients were born outside the US. The most frequent presenting complaints were infertility (14 patients), pelvic pain (6), and amenorrhea (4). Only 5 patients gave a previous history of treatment for TBC. Results of pelvic examination were normal in 11 patients; results of chest x-rays were normal in 15. 15 patients had endometrial biopsies, 10 of which showed granulomatous endometritis. 15 patients had hysterosalpingograms, all of which yielded abnormal results, and 14 were indicative of TBC. Cultures were positve for Mycobacterium tuberculosis in 6 of 16 patients. Genital TBC should be considered as a possible cause of infertility, especially in foreign-born patients. Although a conclusive diagnosis can be made only from a positive culture or histologic specimen, hysterosalpingography is a very useful aid in establishing the diagnosis. (author's modified)

Keywords:

California
United States
Tuberculosis
Examinations and Diagnoses
Genitalia, Female
Treatment
Histology
Hysterosalpingography
North America
Age Factors
Pregnancy Rate
Infertility
Pain
Amenorrhea
Bleeding
Dysmenorrhea
Developed Countries
Americas
Infections
Diseases
Genitalia
Urogenital System
Physiology
Biology
Physical Examinations and Diagnoses
Population Characteristics
Demographic Factors
Population
Fertility Measurements
Fertility
Population Dynamics
Reproduction
Signs and Symptoms
Menstruation Disorders