Salpingitis due to Entamoeba histolytica
Braz. j. infect. dis
;
6(2): 97-99, Apr. 2002.
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS, SES-SP
| ID: lil-332303
RESUMO
We describe the pathology of a unique case of Fallopian tube amebiasis, associated with hydrosalpinx, in a 21-year-old woman. She complained of lower abdominal pain, had a foul-smelling green vaginal discharge and fever during one week. There was a discrete increase in body temperature and a painful abdominal palpation at the lower right side, with signs of local peritoneal irritation. Pathological examination showed a marked dilatation of the fallopian tube and hydrosalpinx. Microscopic examination showed a poorly formed granuloma composed of large macrophages with many Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites inside the fallopian tube. Even though it is a rare disease the correct diagnosis of female genital tract amebiasis is of great importance for the indication of proper therapy.
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Assunto principal:
Salpingite
/
Entamoeba histolytica
/
Entamebíase
Limite:
Animais
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Adolfo Lutz Institute/BR
/
Emílio Ribas Institute/BR
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