Pelvic tuberculosis mimicking deep endometriosis

J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod. 2017 May;46(5):463-464. doi: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2017.04.002. Epub 2017 Apr 12.

Abstract

Pelvic tuberculosis is most frequently observed in developing countries and often leads to the misdiagnosis of pelvic malignancy. We report the first case of pelvic tuberculosis mimicking deep endometriosis.

Keywords: Deep endometriosis; Pelvic malignancy; Pelvic tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endometriosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders / pathology
  • Peritoneal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / pathology