Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2016, 6, 734-739
http://www.scirp.org/journal/ojog
ISSN Online: 2160-8806
ISSN Print: 2160-8792
DOI: 10.4236/ojog.2016.612091 November 18, 2016
Tuberculosis of the Uterine Cervix: About a Case
and Literature Review
Bambara Moussa
*
, Konségré Valentin, Ouattara Adama, Diallo Abdoul Aziz, Zampaligré Idrissa,
Lompo Olga Goumbri
Gynécologue, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Abstract
The authors report a case of tuberculosis of the uterine cervix observed at the
maternity unit of the Souro Sanon Teaching Hospital (CHUSS) of Bobo-Dioulasso.
This is a rare localization of genital tuberculosis and can take the appearance of a
cervical cancer. Biopsy with histological study of the lesion confirms the diagnosis.
The frequency of this pathology can reach up to 8%. The extension to the endo-
metrium and/or tubes in a young woman may compromise future fertility. Early and
well conducted TB treatment allows the ad integrum restitution cervix.
Keywords
Tuberculosis, Cervical Biopsy, Genital Tuberculosis
1. Introduction
Genital tuberculosis is a rare disease in developed countries. In sub-medicalized coun-
tries, it still remains a concern especially with the advent of HIV [1]. Tuberculosis of
the cervix is a rare location that evolves either as a banal disease [2], or as a pathology
that can evoke a cervical cancer [3]. The biopsy and the histological study of the speci-
men confirms the diagnosis [4]. We report a clinical case diagnosed in our department.
The clinical features of this location, the diagnostics, the therapeutics and the preven-
tion of the disease are discussed. Genital and extra-genital investigations are needed
before any treatment.
2. Observation
Mrs. K. J. 45 years old, gravida 4, para 4 with 4 living children, was seen in gynecologi-
cal consultation in May 2012 with complaints of vaginal discharge associated with ir-
regular vaginal bleeding.
How to cite this paper: Moussa, B., Valen-
tin, K., Adama, O., Aziz, D.A., Idrissa, Z.
and Goumbri, L.O. (2016) Tuberculosis
of the Uterine Cervix: About a Case and
Literature Review. Open Journal of Obste-
trics and Gynecology, 6, 734-739.
http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojog.2016.612091
Received: September 15, 2016
Accepted: November 15, 2016
Published: November 18, 2016
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