A Rare Case of Tubercular Pyometra in A Post-Menopausal Women: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Endometrial tuberculosis with pyometra is extremely rare in post-menopausal women. A 65-year-old women was diagnosed with tubercular pyometra. CT of abdomen and pelvis showed significant endometrial collection of pus with bilateral tubo-ovarian masses. Aspirated pus when examined was found to be positive for acid fast bacilli. Gene expert assay was also positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The patient was started with anti-tubercular treatment and subsequently advised to continue the same for six months.
Author: International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR)
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6948926101
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